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 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…
