Proverbs 2 – Running with the Pack
Proverbs 2:3-5 – 3 (For if thou callest after knowledge, and cryest for understanding: 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for treasures, 5 Then shalt thou understand the feare of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. – the Geneva Bible, 1560 Edition The “world” conspires to have…
Proverbs 30 – Whose “Laws” Do You Follow?
30:4 Who has ascended into heaven or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, if you know? While there’s a LOT in this verse, let’s focus…
Proverbs 25 – Exalting Oneself
6 – Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of the great; 7 – for it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen. …
Proverbs 8 – Two Roads Diverged…
1 – Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? 2 – She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the paths meet. Every day, we make hundreds (possibly thousands) of decisions. Hit the snooze button or not? Wear the white shirt or the blue…
Proverbs 17 – The Burden of Command
17:24 – Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. I’m reminded of a story about the late Stephen Covey. He was addressing an audience and asked who thought reading for development was important. Everyone raised their hand. When he followed up and…
Proverbs 29 – WWJD?
29:27 – An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. I find the difference in terms insightful. It doesn’t say “evil,” it says “unjust.” An unjust man is someone who’s behavior is not based on what is morally right and fair. Accidents happen,…
Proverbs 28 – Are You Being Searched For?
28:12 – When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. (Alternate Translation – When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men will be searched for.) 28:28 – When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. Again, a twofer.…
Proverbs 27 – Through a Keyhole
27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. I’ve always read this verse as a warning about bragging about good things to come. It’s hubris and foolishness on our part to assume we know what next year, next month, next week, the next day, the…
Proverbs 2 – Taking His Advice
2:1 – My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you 2:2 – So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 2:3 – Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, 2:4 – If you seek her as silver and…
Proverbs 1 – Next Summer
1:19 – So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; it takes away the life of its owners. Americans are hard workers. We pride ourselves on it. Take off 5 weeks plus 12 paid holidays per year like the French? Not on your life! We’re much too busy to take that much time…
