The House of the Wise - Verna Valencia

The House of the Wise

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins souls is wise.”
– Proverbs 11:30

“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” - Proverbs 24:3-4

Collage on paper (2020) 9 x 7 in

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” - James 1:2-4

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

"Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked, for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out." - Proverbs 24:19-20

Collage on paper (2020) 8.5" x 7"

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Collage on paper (2020) 15.25" x 34"

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"Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit." - Matthew 15:14

Collage on paper (2020) 12" x 12"

"Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel." - Proverbs 20:17

Collage on paper (2020) 12" x 12"

"Bedraggled and Under Duress, the Artist Floats Among the Bric-a-Brac."

Collage on paper (2020) 12.75" x 7.5"

"The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly." - Proverbs 20:27

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12

"Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war." - Proverbs 20:18

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2

Collage on paper (2020) 17 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.

“For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” - Galatians 6:3

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

“The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.” - Proverbs 10:20

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

Verna Valencia Collage on paper (2020)

“Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” - James 1:15

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

“The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” - Psalm 14:1

Collage on paper (2020) 12" x 12"

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:38-39

Collage on Paper (2020) 17 x 11.25 in.

“Lord make Me an instrument of Your peace Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness joy.” - From the Prayer of Saint Francis

Collage on Paper (2020) 17 x 11.25 in.

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” - 1 Peter 5:8

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

“My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king;my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.” - Psalm 45:1

Collage on paper (2020) 12” x 12”

"A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter." - Proverbs 11:13

Collage on paper (2020) 12" x 12"

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” - Proverbs 11:3

Collage on paper (2021)
10.25 x 7.5 in.

“The Lord redeems the soul of his servants, and none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.” - Psalm 34:22

Collage on paper (2021)
10.25 x 7.5 in.