1. Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,so honour is not fitting for a fool.2. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,a curse that is causeless does not alight.3. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,and a rod for the back of fools.4. Answer not aContinue reading “Proverbs 26: 1-12…. Emphasis on fools.”
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Proverbs 25: 15-28…Some sayings which ‘punch’.
15. With patience a ruler may be persuaded,and a soft tongue will break a bone.16. If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.17. Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house,lest he have his fill of you and hate you.18. A manContinue reading “Proverbs 25: 15-28…Some sayings which ‘punch’.”
Proverbs 25: 1-14… Repeated wisdom…
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.It is the glory of God to conceal things,but the glory of kings is to search things out.As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,so the heart of kings is unsearchable.Take away the dross from the silver,and the smithContinue reading “Proverbs 25: 1-14… Repeated wisdom…”
Proverbs 24: 23-34… Sayings of the Wise.
23. These also are sayings of the wise.Partiality in judging is not good.24. Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,”will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,25. but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,and a good blessing will come upon them.26. Whoever gives an honest answerkisses the lips.27. Prepare yourContinue reading “Proverbs 24: 23-34… Sayings of the Wise.”
Proverbs 24: 13-22.. Pretty straight forward!
Comments are below each section ….. 13. My son, eat honey, for it is good,and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.14. Know that wisdom is such to your soul;if you find it, there will be a future,and your hope will not be cut off. You like honey – enjoy it! WhenContinue reading “Proverbs 24: 13-22.. Pretty straight forward!”
Luke 16: 14-18….Lovers of money..
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.”“The Law and the Prophets were until John; sinceContinue reading “Luke 16: 14-18….Lovers of money..”
Proverbs 23: 22-28…Pleading for listening ears..
22. Listen to your father who gave you life,and do not despise your mother when she is old.23. Buy truth, and do not sell it;buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.24. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.25. Let your father and mother be glad;let herContinue reading “Proverbs 23: 22-28…Pleading for listening ears..”
Proverbs 23: 13-21…Advice to a loved son.
13. Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.14. If you strike him with the rod,you will save his soul from Sheol.15. My son, if your heart is wise,my heart too will be glad.16. My inmost being will exultwhen your lips speak what is right.17. LetContinue reading “Proverbs 23: 13-21…Advice to a loved son.”
Proverbs 22: 17-29….Words of the Wise
17. Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,and apply your heart to my knowledge,18. for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,if all of them are ready on your lips.19. That your trust may be in the LORD,I have made them known to you today, even to you.20. HaveContinue reading “Proverbs 22: 17-29….Words of the Wise”
Proverbs 22: 1-16…Special stuff!
1. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,and favour is better than silver or gold.2. The rich and the poor meet together;the LORD is the Maker of them all.3. The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.4. The reward for humility and fear ofContinue reading “Proverbs 22: 1-16…Special stuff!”
As I read it! 