ABOUT BLESSINGS VERSUS CURSES

1. What does the Book of Proverbs say about Blessings versus Curses?

a) 33 The Lord puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous. (Proverbs 3:33)

b) 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and what I give is better than choice silver. 20. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice, 21. That I may cause those who love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasuries. (Proverbs 8:19-21)

c) 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and do not refuse it. 35. For whoever finds me finds life and shall obtain favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 8:33, 35)

d) 11 For by me your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased. (Proverbs 9:11)

e) 6 Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature. (Proverbs 10:6)

f) 22 It is the Lord’s blessing that makes you wealthy. Hard work can make you no richer. (Proverbs 10:22)

g) 30 The righteous shall never be moved, and the wicked shall not remain in the land. (Proverbs 10:30)

h) 2 The good man receives grace from the LORD, but He will condemn a man of wicked devices. (Proverbs 12:2)

i) 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. (Proverbs 15:15)

j) 22 Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 18:22)

k) 14 Houses and riches are the inheritance of fathers, and a prudent wife is from the LORD. (Proverbs 9:14)

l) 7 Children are fortunate if they have a father who is honest and does what is right. (Proverbs 20:7)

m) 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse without cause shall not come. Proverbs 26:2)

n) 14 You might as well curse your friends as wake them up early in the morning with a loud greeting. (Proverbs 27:14)

o) 20 Honest people will lead a full, happy life. But if you are in a hurry to get rich, you are going to be punished. (Proverbs 28:20)

p) 27 He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse. (Proverbs 28:27)

q) 10 Never criticize servants to their master. You will be cursed and suffer for it. 11 There are people who curse their fathers and do not show their appreciation for their mothers. (Proverbs 30:10-11)