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 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 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 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 9 – Fearless Simplicity
9:3 – She [Wisdom] has sent out her maidens, She cries from the highest places of the city, 9:4 – “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, 9:5 – “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. 9:6 –…
Proverbs 4 – Wisdom
4:7 – Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom and in all your getting, get understanding. 4:8 – Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her. 4:9 – She will place on your head an ornament of grace; a crown of glory she will deliver to…
