1. The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD;he turns it wherever he will.2. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the LORD weighs the heart.3. To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.4. Haughty eyes and a proud heart,the lampContinue reading “Proverbs 21: 1-4….Solomon packs some punches”
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Proverbs 20: 16-30. …Some take effort to untangle!
16. Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger,and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.18. Plans are established by counsel;by wise guidance wage war.19. Whoever goes about slanderingContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 16-30. …Some take effort to untangle!”
Proverbs 20: 1-15 Summarizing many things…
1. Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.2. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.3. It is an honour for a man to keep aloof from strife,but every fool will be quarrelling.4. TheContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 1-15 Summarizing many things…”
Proverbs 19: 16-29 ..picturing words….
16. Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life;he who despises his ways will die.17. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD,and he will repay him for his deed.18. Discipline your son, for there is hope;do not set your heart on putting him to death.19. A man of great wrath will pay theContinue reading “Proverbs 19: 16-29 ..picturing words….”
Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pretty good advice is found in this selection.
13. If one gives an answer before he hears,it is his folly and shame.14. A man’s spirit will endure sickness,but a crushed spirit who can bear?15. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.16. A man’s gift makes room for himand brings him before the great.17. The one who states hisContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pretty good advice is found in this selection.”
Proverbs 9: 1-15 A short look at each couplet…
1. Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. – integrity (+poverty) v crooked speech (of a fool).2. Desire without knowledge is not good,and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. – hasty chasing after one’s desires, causes one to fallContinue reading “Proverbs 9: 1-15 A short look at each couplet…”
Proverbs 18: 1-12…Fools again Highlighted..
1. Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;he breaks out against all sound judgment.2. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing his opinion.3. When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,and with dishonour comes disgrace.4. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.5. It is notContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 1-12…Fools again Highlighted..”
Proverbs 24: 1-12….A call to think.
Initial comment: I have been led to understand that in later years someone(s) put the verse numbers in place. Often their placement makes sense but I’m not sure about that in this instance. I will make a comment after what seems to be a more logical division of these 12 verses. 1. Be not enviousContinue reading “Proverbs 24: 1-12….A call to think.”
Proverbs 17: 15-28….Who is a fool?
15. He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteousare both alike an abomination to the LORD.16. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdomwhen he has no sense?17. A friend loves at all times,and a brother is born for adversity.18. One who lacks sense gives a pledgeand putsContinue reading “Proverbs 17: 15-28….Who is a fool?”
Proverbs 17: 1-14…..Things to avoid
1. Better is a dry morsel with quietthan a house full of feasting with strife.2. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefullyand will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.3. The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,and the LORD tests hearts.4. An evildoer listensContinue reading “Proverbs 17: 1-14…..Things to avoid”
As I read it! 