Solomon highlights matters pertaining to the courtroom. He delves into open minded judgments, bribes, difficult decisions, and repercussions. My bible helps puts these verses in a courtroom context. I don’t know if I would have made that conclusion, except maybe for verse 17. I can see the logic so we will continue in that direction, […]
Solomon looks at our spirit’s health and how hardship affects it. Our physical and mental health has a lot to do with our spiritual health. Where do we find help? The first thing that came to my mind after reading our verse is depression. I have personally walked through depression and identify well with the […]
A sound piece of advice Solomon gives us today. It is important in EVERY aspect of our lives. There is wisdom in waiting until you hear ALL the question/request. Have you ever been around someone who finishes your sentences for you? If so, did they always express what you intended? Or did they let their […]
Man believes his wealth will save him. This is a false sense of security for only God can save a man. Pride in wealth is a sure recipe for a fall. My bible helps put these four verses together saying that taken as a group, they point out that wealth cam give a false sense […]
Solomon warns us of the danger of words. Those that are not wise with their words end up in BIG trouble. They have eternal consequences. My bible helps puts these four verses together because they “concern the misuse of words and the consequences thereof.” Verse 5 doesn’t exactly fit the mold but being grouped with […]
