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 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 21 – Trading Up
21: 3 – To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. We all know THAT guy (or gal). Maybe it was your parents; or it’s your kids, or a co-worker. Maybe it’s a “friend.” Every time they do something for someone else, they make sure EVERYONE knows what an imposition it was. They…
