Proverbs 17:2
Proverbs 17:2 in Multiple Translations
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
A servant who acts wisely will be put in charge of a disgraced son, and will share the family inheritance with the brothers.
A discrete seruant shall haue rule ouer a lewde sonne, and hee shall deuide the heritage among the brethren.
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
A slave who acts wisely will some day be the boss of his master’s disgraceful son and when his master dies, the slave will receive part of his master’s possessions.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 17:2
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Proverbs 17:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֶֽבֶד
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל
יִ֭מְשֹׁל
בְּ/בֵ֣ן
מֵבִ֑ישׁ
וּ/בְ/ת֥וֹךְ
אַ֝חִ֗ים
יַחֲלֹ֥ק
נַחֲלָֽה
עֶֽבֶד
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל
sâkal
H7919
be prudent
V-Hiphil
יִ֭מְשֹׁל
mâshal
H4910
to rule
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/בֵ֣ן
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-ms
מֵבִ֑ישׁ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
V-Hiphil
וּ/בְ/ת֥וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אַ֝חִ֗ים
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp
יַחֲלֹ֥ק
châlaq
H2505
to divide
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
נַחֲלָֽה
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 17:2
עֶֽבֶד
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
מַשְׂכִּ֗יל
sâkal
H7919
"be prudent"
V-Hiphil
To be circumspect means to be careful and thoughtful in your actions. In the Bible, this word is used to describe someone who is intelligent and prudent, like Solomon in 1 Kings 3:12.
Definition: 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper 1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to look at or upon, have insight 1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent 1b3) to have insight, have comprehension 1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst) 1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach 1b4a) the teachers, the wise 1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely 1b6) to prosper, have success 1b7) to cause to prosper Aramaic equivalent: se.khal (שְׂכַל "to contemplate" H7920)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. See also: Genesis 3:6; Proverbs 1:3; Psalms 2:10.
יִ֭מְשֹׁל
mâshal
H4910
"to rule"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.
בְּ/בֵ֣ן
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מֵבִ֑ישׁ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
V-Hiphil
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
וּ/בְ/ת֥וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
אַ֝חִ֗ים
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
יַחֲלֹ֥ק
châlaq
H2505
"to divide"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To smooth means to make something slippery or deceitful, like in Proverbs where it warns against flattery. It can also mean to divide or separate something, like an inheritance.
Definition: 1) to divide, share, plunder, allot, apportion, assign 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to divide, apportion 1a2) to assign, distribute 1a3) to assign, impart 1a4) to share 1a5) to divide up, plunder 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to divide oneself 1b2) to be divided 1b3) to assign, distribute 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to divide, apportion 1c2) to assign, distribute 1c3) to scatter 1d) (Pual) to be divided 1e) (Hiphil) to receive a portion or part 1f) (Hithpael) to divide among themselves
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er). See also: Genesis 14:15; Job 27:17; Psalms 5:10.
נַחֲלָֽה
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
N-fs
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 17:2
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 17:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 17:2
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 17:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
- Sermons on Proverbs 17:2
Context — Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness
1Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
2A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 4A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:5 | He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. |
| 2 | Ecclesiastes 4:13 | Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning. |
| 3 | Proverbs 14:35 | A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful. |
| 4 | Proverbs 19:26 | He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. |
| 5 | Genesis 24:4–67 | but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” The servant asked him, “What if the woman is unwilling to follow me to this land? Shall I then take your son back to the land from which you came?” Abraham replied, “Make sure that you do not take my son back there. The LORD, the God of heaven, who brought me from my father’s house and my native land, who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—He will send His angel before you so that you can take a wife for my son from there. And if the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.” So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter. Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim. As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water. “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again. So the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.” “Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink. After she had given him a drink, she said, “I will also draw water for your camels, until they have had enough to drink.” And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels. Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success. And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels. “Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?” She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD, saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.” The girl ran and told her mother’s household about these things. Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring. As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and heard Rebekah’s words, “The man said this to me,” he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring. “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions. Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.” “I am Abraham’s servant,” he replied. “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns. My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell, but you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’ Then I asked my master, ‘What if the woman will not come back with me?’ And he told me, ‘The LORD, before whom I have walked, will send His angel with you and make your journey a success, so that you may take a wife for my son from my kindred and from my father’s house. And when you go to my kindred, if they refuse to give her to you, then you will be released from my oath.’ So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success! Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’ and she replies, ‘Drink, and I will draw water for your camels as well,’ may she be the woman the LORD has appointed for my master’s son. And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’ She quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well.’ So I drank, and she also watered the camels. Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She replied, ‘The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to him.’ So I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her wrists. Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son. Now if you will show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me; but if not, let me know, so that I may go elsewhere.” Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD. Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother. Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.” But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.” They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied. So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men. And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev. Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching. And when Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac, she got down from her camel and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself. Then the servant told Isaac all that he had done. And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. |
| 6 | Proverbs 11:29 | He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. |
| 7 | Proverbs 29:15 | A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. |
Proverbs 17:2 Summary
This verse is saying that a wise and faithful servant can be more trustworthy and responsible than a son who brings shame to the family. It's not about the servant being better than the son, but about the importance of wisdom, faithfulness, and responsibility. Just like the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, we are all given different roles and responsibilities, and we should strive to be faithful and wise in our actions. By doing so, we can bring honor to our families and to God, and trust that He will reward our efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a wise servant to rule over a disgraceful son?
This verse suggests that a wise and faithful servant can be more responsible and trustworthy than a son who brings shame to the family, as seen in the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. In such cases, the servant may be given more authority and responsibility, even inheriting along with the sons.
Why would a wise servant share the inheritance with the brothers?
This indicates that the servant has become like a member of the family, much like the relationship between Abraham and his servant Eliezer in Genesis 15:2-3. The servant's faithfulness and wisdom have earned him a place of honor and trust within the family.
Is this verse saying that servants are better than sons?
No, this verse is not making a general statement about the worth or value of servants versus sons. Rather, it is highlighting the importance of wisdom, faithfulness, and responsibility, as emphasized in Proverbs 10:1 and Proverbs 31:26-31. A wise and faithful servant can be a great blessing to a family, regardless of their position or status.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that our character and actions have consequences, and that faithfulness and wisdom can lead to greater responsibility and trust, as seen in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Matthew 25:14-30. We can apply this principle in our own lives by striving to be faithful and responsible in our relationships and work, and trusting that God will reward our efforts.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate wisdom and faithfulness in my own life, like the wise servant in this verse?
- How can I show respect and honor to those who are in positions of authority over me, even if they are not my parents or family members?
- What are some areas where I may be acting like a 'disgraceful son', and how can I change my behavior to bring honor to my family and to God?
- How can I cultivate a sense of humility and servant-heartedness, like the wise servant in this verse, in my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,.... That does wicked and shameful actions: that is slothful, and will not attend to instruction or business; that is prodigal, wasteful,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
Shall have rule over a son that causeth shame; either as being by his father appointed tutor or guardian to his son; or being by his wisdom advanced to that estate and dignity which the other possibly hath lost by his folly. Shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren; partly as a just recompence for his faithful service, as ,3, &c., and partly as an obligation to him to take care of his children.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.Ver. 2. A wise servant shall have rule over a son, &c.] God hath a very gracious respect unto faithful servants, and hath promised them "the reward of inheritance," which properly belongs to sons. This happens sometimes here, as to Joseph, Joshua, those subjects that married Solomon’ s daughters; but infallibly hereafter, when "they shall come from east and west to sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven," and to "enter into their Master’ s joy," "but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out."
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
(2) A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame. . . .—This was strikingly exhibited in the case of Ziba, who by his timely succour to David (2 Samuel 16), first gained all the property of his master, Mephibosheth (i.e., the “man of shame”), and was later confirmed in the possession of half of it. Slaves, especially those “born in the house,” often rose to a position of great trust. (Comp. Genesis 24:2; Genesis 39:4-6.) Eliezer would have been Abraham’s heir had not Isaac been born (Genesis 15:3).
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 17:2
2. a wise servant] or, a servant that dealeth wisely, R.V., in contrast with a son who causeth shame, or dealeth shamefully. Comp. “Free men shall minister unto a wise servant.” Sir 10:25, R.V. The proverb is exemplified in Eliezer of Damascus (Genesis 15:2), and Ziba (2 Samuel 16:4 with 1 Chronicles 2:34-35), and in Jeroboam, Solomon’s “servant” (1 Kings 11:26), who, being “industrious,” shared the inheritance with Rehoboam, “a son that dealt shamefully.”
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 17:2
The “servant,” it must be remembered, was a slave, but (as in such cases as Genesis 15:2; 2 Samuel 16:4) might succeed to the inheritance.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
2. A son that causeth shame — By his base conduct; “a degenerate son.” — Zockler. Among the brethren — The brothers of the family; that is, among the heirs.
Sermons on Proverbs 17:2
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Are You Ready for a Relationship? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of media and video games on our perception of reality. He highlights how the constant bombardment of fantastical images and experie |
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Helping Our Father by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a shepherd to those who are knocked down and unable to get up in life. He shares personal experiences of feeling bro |
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Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to Send Out Laborers by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of praying for laborers to be sent into the harvest, focusing on Matthew 9:38 where Jesus commands His disciples to pray earnestly to the Lord |
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Invest Your Life in the Harvest, Part Two by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a man who was kidnapped by radical Muslims in the deep jungle. The man's family was threatened with his life unless they paid |
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All Men Are My Teachers by Jack Hyles | Jack Hyles shares a powerful testimony of how the wisdom and encouragement of Dr. Gustave Norling, John R. Rice, and other influential figures in his life shaped his ministry. Thro |
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The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the clear contrast between the Bride and the Harlot as depicted in Proverbs chapter 9. The Bride invites the foolish to turn from sin and learn the fear of t |
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Seek God for Wisdom by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of seeking Divine wisdom with the same fervor as one would seek hidden treasure, as highlighted in Proverbs 2:4 and Matthew 13:44. He explains t |