Proverb 10:8
“The wise in heart will receive commands,But a prating fool will fall.” The Proverbs are full of surprises. In reference to the wise, I would think that the Proverb would say they follow commands. But…
Month: December 2020
Proverb 10:9
“He who walks with integrity walks securely,But he who perverts his ways will become known.“ The word “walking” in this context has very specific connotations. When I think of the mere act of walking, it’s…
Proverb 10:7
“The memory of the righteous is blessed,But the name of the wicked will rot.“ The memory of the righteous is blessed—present tense. Memory here, serves as like a Polaroid in the eternal spheres. It’s an…
Proverb 10:6
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous,But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.” A liberal pool of prosperity gathers at the head of the righteous. Again, I don’t believe the blessings, or prosperity…
Proverb 10:3
“The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famishBut He casts away the desire of the wicked.” I think it’s worth pointing out that the hunger Lady Wisdom references here here is soul-deep. It’s…
Proverb 10:5
“He who gathers in summer is a wise son;He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.” The message seems a little obvious: it’s wise to collect tomatoes off the vine as they…
Proverb 10:4
“He who has a slack hand becomes poor,But the hand of the diligent makes rich.” This verse is rich with meaning and beauty. There’s a lot to glean from the words, but it has to…
Proverb 10:2
“Treasures of wickedness profit nothingBut righteousness delivers from death.” So how de we tell if our hearts treasure wickedness or righteousness? I think we can start by taking a look at the things we treasure.…
Proverb 3:8
“It will be heath to your fleshAnd strength to your bones.” Diabetes, cancer, Arthritis, our world is ailed with physical calamities We are lost, confused and misdirected and our bodies suffer. None of us are…
Proverb 3:7
“Do not be wise in your own eyes;Fear the Lord and depart from evil.” What does it mean to be wise in your own eyes? I suppose, it’s thinking highly of oneself. After looking up…