Category: Ancient Lore

Proverb 3:9

“Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;” Our possessions are something we earn. Our increase is our income, something for which we work. One of the words used to…

Proverb 10:11

“The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.” As I scan back through the verses from chapter 10, I’m noticing a focal theme surrounding the “head”…

Proverb 10:12

“Hatred stirs up strife,But love covers all sins.” I can’t help but see this verse as an inverted version of the former.  Where the mouth of the righteous exudes life from waters of the proverbial…

Proverb 10:13

“Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understandingBut a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.” Wisdom and understanding go hand in hand. You cannot have wisdom…

Proverb 10:14

“Wise people store up knowledge,But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.” One builds up; the other tears down. When it says wise people store up knowledge, I don’t think this is about memorization…

Proverb 10:10

“He who winks with the eye causes trouble,But a prating fool will fall.” Winking around the world can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it is most commonly recognized as a sexual gesture…

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…

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…