“These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.”Proverbs 25:1, 23 NIV Two noteworthy things here. One is the historical editor’s note. Hezekiah’s men compiled these bits of wisdom from Solomon. Solomon didn’t … Continue reading Proverbs 25 – The Look
Proverbs 22 – Out of Bounds
“Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.”Proverbs 22:28 NIV I don’t watch a lot of sports. I play even less sports than I watch. However I understand the basic premise of “out of bounds” areas. Most every game has them. They have a field of play where the game is … Continue reading Proverbs 22 – Out of Bounds
Proverbs 21 – God Wins
“There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.”Proverbs 21:30-31 NIV This passage speaks to the amount of planning and preparation we can do for any given task. I’m not sure what you make … Continue reading Proverbs 21 – God Wins
Proverbs 9 – Which Woman?
“Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who … Continue reading Proverbs 9 – Which Woman?
Proverbs 8 – Wisdom and wealth
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.Proverbs 8:10-11 NIV "I wish I had a million dollars!" Have you ever said this phrase before? Heard someone else say it? The pessimist in me thinks, "but after you get that money, taxes … Continue reading Proverbs 8 – Wisdom and wealth
Proverbs 7 – Steer Clear
“All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.” Proverbs 7:22-23 NIV This whole chapter is something Solomon takes a great deal of … Continue reading Proverbs 7 – Steer Clear
Proverbs 6 – No-Sign On a Loan
“My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point … Continue reading Proverbs 6 – No-Sign On a Loan
Proverbs 4 – Look Out Ahead!
“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.”Proverbs 4:25 NIV Have you noticed that so many people (including me) are looking down, into the palm of their hands most days? Even as they walk around, people are staring and absorbing data streamed to a little box of light called a smartphone. … Continue reading Proverbs 4 – Look Out Ahead!
Proverbs 3
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.”Proverbs 3:27-28 NIV When I read this, I think about compliments and affirming words. “I … Continue reading Proverbs 3
Proverbs 2 – Your Cheatin’ Heart
“Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words, who has left the partner of her youth and ignored the covenant she made before God. Surely her house leads down to death and her paths to the spirits of the dead. None who go to her return … Continue reading Proverbs 2 – Your Cheatin’ Heart
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