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!”
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Proverbs 17: 1-14….Bouncing Bombs!
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!”
Proverbs 16:22-33: Sometimes we must decide on the spot!
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!”
Proverbs 16: 1-9….Are proverbs meant to always true?
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?”
Proverbs 16: 10-21….Can the King do no wrong?
10 An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.11 A just balance and scales are the LORD’S; all the weights in the bag are his work.12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.13 Righteous lips are the delightContinue reading “Proverbs 16: 10-21….Can the King do no wrong?”
Proverbs 15: 23-33….Living every day aright!
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!”
Proverbs 15: 12-22….More ‘bullets’.
A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. – Criticism isn’t always negative. Often, when listened to, criticism can make a huge difference for good!A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. – What’s at your ‘core’ is usually obviousContinue reading “Proverbs 15: 12-22….More ‘bullets’.”
Proverbs 15: 1-11….Advice worth taking!
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Soft here means considered and gentle, not meaningless and weak!The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. – What can I say! So true!The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watchContinue reading “Proverbs 15: 1-11….Advice worth taking!”
Proverbs 14: 26-35….Godly Advice!
This is a set of proverbs worth a good few pages of comment! 26 In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence,and his children will have a refuge.27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,that one may turn away from the snares of death. – I read that much braveryContinue reading “Proverbs 14: 26-35….Godly Advice!”
Proverbs 14: 14-25….Be honest in your assessing; take these into consideration.
14 The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways,and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways. – You will reap what you sow!15 The simple believes everything,but the prudent gives thought to his steps. – Here ‘simple’ isn’t an intellectual thing but is the antithesisContinue reading “Proverbs 14: 14-25….Be honest in your assessing; take these into consideration.”
As I read it! 