Monthly Archives: August 2012

Proverbs 21 and 22 continues in the same vain as the other chapters of proverbs. We see a pattern developing of the kind of person who “fears the Lord” as Proverbs puts it, in other words, one who has a … Continue reading →

In Proverbs 19 and 20 are several proverbs about being lazy and preferring sleep to work. They encourage industriousness. There is no connection between work and poverty. As a matter of fact generosity toward the poor is strongly encouraged. It … Continue reading →

Proverbs 17 and 18 continue similar teaching from past chapters. One point that is made over and over is that the wise will take criticism and punishment to heart rather than rejecting it; only fools will fight in protest. This … Continue reading →

Proverbs 15 and 16 contain several proverbs regarding speech. They encourage kind words, soft answers and gentle language. Many proverbs regard the role of the Lord in our lives. They tell us that God sees all that we do. We … Continue reading →

Proverbs 13 and 14 contains several proverbs regarding speaking the truth. They also speak about the hazards of ill-gotten wealth. Proverbs uses the word clever to define a wise person who considers the cost of commitment before taking action. This … Continue reading →

Proverbs 11 and 12 speak against crooked dealings in business and personal life especially those that are meant to gain wealth. Eventually the crooked dealings will bear bad fruit. Forthrightness and graciousness bear good fruit. There are also proverbs that … Continue reading →

Proverbs 9 concludes the introduction to the book of Proverbs. Wisdom, again, is calling out to us. She says that the wise will accept correction and rebuke. She warns, again, about listening to foolish counsel. It leads only to pain … Continue reading →

Proverbs 7 and 8 speak of keeping God’s commandments. Several times now Solomon has encouraged us to wear them on our foreheads, arms and fingers and to write them on the tablets of our hearts (memorize them) He knows how … Continue reading →

Proverbs 5 contains wisdom for marriage. It counsels us to remain faithful to our spouses and not to go astray with those who might flatter us but will lead us down the wrong path. It is written to men but … Continue reading →

In Proverbs 3 and 4 we are instructed to put our faith and trust in the Lord and the Lord will guide us on straight paths. We are encouraged not to trust our own insights because they will lead us … Continue reading →