Proverb 2:12
“To deliver you from the way of evilFrom the man who speaks perverse things,” Here we see what it is, they (discretion and understanding) are watching for and guarding us from: The way of evil.…
Month: October 2020
Proverb 2:11
“discretion will watch over you,understanding will guard you,” It is common in our culture and our language to reference a guardian angel. But what is that? I think it provides a degree of comfort to…
Proverb 2:10
“for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;” Wisdom, then is this thing that grants you understanding as you search for righteousness. As the verse points out, for it…
Proverb 2:9
“Then you will understand righteousness and justiceand equity, every good path; Thus far, chapter two has delved out a bunch of if’s at our expense. Here, in the ninth verse, we get the priviledge of…
Proverb 2:8
“guarding the paths of justiceand watching over the way of his saints.” In the previous verse, we realize that He is a shield to those who alk in integrity. Verse eight, now, gives us an…
Proverb 2:7
“he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,” Our God has a stockpile of wisdom ready to distribute to the “upright”. At first glance, this verse…
Proverb 2:6
“For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;” The source of knowledge and understanding is the Lord (a vital clue in our crazy, exciting hunt for the hidden treasure). All that we…
Proverb 2:5
“then you will understand the fear of the Lordand find the knowledge of God” “then” in this passage is preceded by three “ifs”…. “if you recieve my words and treasure up my commandments” “if you…
Proverb 2:4
“if you seek it like silver and and search for it as for hidden treasures,” We seek silver for its value. All the more should we follow after understanding whose value exceeds the superficial limitations of…
Proverb 2:3
“yes, if you call out for insightand raise your voice for understanding,” Insight and understanding are deigned to be sought after; pursued. Much like lending an ear to the people and things we are partial…