Category Archives: Proverbs

13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. – It is sad and foolish to only listen and fail to hear what is being said. To not even consider the person’s words is stoooopid! You in the end might disagree, that’s OK, then argue your case.!14 A man’sContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!”

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 dishonor comes disgrace.4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubblingContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.”

15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD. – very foolish!16 Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.18 One whoContinue reading “Proverbs 17: 15-28….At the very last a wise fool!”

1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and 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.4Continue reading “Proverbs 17: 1-14….Bouncing Bombs!”

22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,but the instruction of fools is folly.23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judiciousand adds persuasiveness to his lips.24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb,sweetness to the soul and health to the body.25 There is a way that seems right toContinue reading “Proverbs 16:22-33: Sometimes we must decide on the spot!”

Comment: In English we have two what appear to be diametrically opposite sayings – ‘Two many cooks spoil the broth’ and ‘many hands make light work’. Are they both true or one of them or neither of them. I would argue both are true given the appropriate time to use them. Solomon’s proverbs are oftenContinue reading “Proverbs 16: 1-9….Are proverbs meant to always true?”

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! – Your feel good when you say the right and appropriate thing!The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. – It is especially good if youContinue reading “Proverbs 15: 23-33….Living every day aright!”