Sayings of the Wise - #27 — “In Rising, the Righteous Rise Again” - (Prov. 24:15–16)

Saying #27 — “In Rising,
the Righteous Rise Again”

📖 Proverbs 24:15–16

“Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;

Do not destroy his resting place;

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again,

But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.”

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🌿 INTRODUCTION
— The Strength to Rise Again

Women of Wisdom,
Saying #27 is a song of courage for every woman who has ever stumbled, fallen, or felt flattened by life.
It is not a warning — it is a war cry of hope.

Lady Wisdom lifts her voice:

“The righteous fall…
but they always rise again.
Your fall is not your ending —
your rising is your identity.”

This is not a story about perfection.
It is a story about resilience, grace, restoration, and spiritual bounce-back.

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🌼 MEANING OF THE SAYING

⭐ 1. “Do not lie in wait… do not destroy…”

The enemy tries to weaken God’s daughters through discouragement, failure, regret, and shame.

⭐ 2. “The righteous fall seven times…”

Seven means:
repeatedly, consistently, more than once.
The righteous are not exempt from falling —
they’re empowered to recover.

⭐ 3. “…and rises again.”

This is the heartbeat of the verse:
Falling happens. Staying down is optional.
Grace lifts.
Wisdom strengthens.
God restores.

⭐ 4. “But the wicked stumble in calamity.”

The difference is not in who falls…
but in who gets back up.

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🎭 “THE COURTYARD OF RISING”

Lady Wisdom brings four women into a courtyard with a soft mat at the center.
She instructs each woman to step onto it.
Suddenly, life-symbols fall around them:
pressure, mistakes, disappointment, criticism.

Each one responds differently.

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💚 Woman 1 — The Slow Fall, the Steady Rise

She falls gently, almost silently.
Others might not even notice.
But inside, she battles discouragement.

Lady Wisdom lifts her chin:

“It’s okay to rise slowly —
just don’t stay down.”

She stands with quiet courage.

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💙 Woman 2 — The Heavy Fall, the Thoughtful Rise

She falls with weight —
because she carries much in her heart.
Her thoughts swirl.
She feels the fall deeply.

Lady Wisdom sits with her:

“Feel it — then rise.
Your depth does not disqualify you;
it strengthens your rising.”

She stands with new clarity.

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💛 Woman 3 — The Surprised Fall, the Joyful Rise

She falls suddenly, laughing awkwardly, brushing herself off.
But the laughter hides the sting.

Lady Wisdom touches her shoulder:

“Joy does not mean pretending.
Rise with honesty —
your joy will return as you rise.”

She stands with renewed sincerity.

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❤️ Woman 4 — The Hard Fall, the Fierce Rise

She falls sharply, frustrated at herself.
She wants to rise instantly, but pride holds her down.

Lady Wisdom steps forward:

“The strongest women rise best through surrender —
not self-will.”

She exhales, softens, and stands powerfully.

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When all four women stand, Lady Wisdom declares:

“Falling did not define you.
Rising did.
And every rise makes you wiser, stronger, steadier, and more secure in God.”

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🌷 REFLECTION THOUGHTS

Ask yourself:

💚 Where have I risen slowly but faithfully?
💙 Where is God helping me rise from something I felt deeply?
💛 Where do I need to stop pretending and rise with honesty?
❤️ Where do I need to surrender so I can rise fully?

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💭 Reflection Choices

🌿 Go Deep — 5 Points
In the comments below, share a line, thought, or moment from today’s blog post that stood out to you.

🌼 Go Light 
Comment: “I read and reflected.”

Remember, your participation strengthens our sisterhood as we journey through the final Sayings together. 💕🌿

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🌿 CLOSING ENCOURAGEMENT

Women of Wisdom,
Saying #27 is your reminder that God writes comeback stories.
Every fall in your life can become a rise —
and every rise becomes part of your testimony.

“The Lord upholds all who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.” — Psalm 145:14

Rise today with courage.
Rise with grace.
Rise with God’s strength.
Rise knowing:
you are never defeated when God is the one lifting you.