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May 21, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/5th month/Day 140)
Thursday, 13 Ginbot 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/9th month)
Ziw (Zif) זו 28 (Enochian calendar/2nd month/Bright flowers)
~ Omer 33
1 June, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Spectral Moon 11, Limi 20 (13 Moon calendar/Waxing Crescent moon)
~ Spectral Serpent Moon of Liberation, May 2nd – May 29th
Hawthorn Moon: May 13 – June 9 (Celtic 13 Month Tree calendar)
Month of the Planting Moon…A na a gv ti (Cherokee Moon)
13.0.13.10.19 2 Cauac 12 Sip (Mayan Long Count calendar)
in 1927 – Lindbergh completes first solo transatlantic flight

Proverbs 15:19
(The Great Bible)
The waye of a slouthfull man, is as it were hedged with thornes,
but the strete of the ryghteous is well clensed.

translation:

The way of a slothful (sluggard) man, is as it were hedged with thorns, but the street of the righteous is well cleansed.

summary:

Better a little with reverence for the LORD than riches with turmoil. Love served with vegetables tops hatred served with prime beef. Diligence clears a straight road; laziness leaves thorny barriers.

verses 16-18
(Berean Standard Bible)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Historical Setting:
Solomon’s court (tenth century BC) prized ordered speech, honest trade, and just worship. Temple rituals ran morning and evening, but prophets continually warned that sacrifice without obedience was empty—echoed here in verse 8.

verse 8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Practical Applications:
Practice Gentle Speech
Make a conscious effort to respond with kindness and gentleness, especially in conflict situations.

Seek Wisdom Daily
Engage in regular Bible study and prayer to grow in wisdom and understanding.

Live with Integrity
Remember that God sees all our actions. Strive to live a life that is pleasing to Him in both public and private.

Cultivate Joy
Focus on the blessings in your life and let the joy of the Lord be evident in your attitude and interactions.

Embrace Correction
Be open to constructive criticism and view it as an opportunity for growth and improvement.

Proverbs 15, a chapter from the Berean Standard Bible, is a profound collection of wisdom-packed verses. It presents a vivid comparison between wisdom and folly, righteousness and wickedness, highlighting the power of words, the fear of the Lord, and the consequences of our actions. The chapter beautifully illustrates life’s contrasting pathways, providing timeless wisdom for navigating life’s complexities.

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