Solomon shares the results of the twisted mind and the righteous mind. It comes out in the works of his hands. The righteous work for their reward. The wicked won’t. Still following the outline from my bible helps, this section focuses on “the contrast between sensible labors and worthless pursuits” (ESV Study Bible note on […]
Solomon is advising each man to be responsible with what you have. The righteous are prudent with God’s gifts where the wicked squander and abuse them. I’m still sticking with my bible helps break out groupings. Today they said that these verses dealt with ordinary workers who either had “good sense” or were of a […]
Solomon shows how step by step both righteous and wicked will receive their reward. From thought to speech and finally destruction. Why? Because of wisdom. While still following the groupings in my bible helps, I’m including the “why” along with the “what.” Why do the righteous stand while the wicked are no more? Because of […]
Sometimes taken as a negative word, discipline is vital for the life of the righteous. Without it we wander in darkness with the stupid. I’m going back to letting my bible helps dictate the breakdown of proverb groups. Discipline was the key they found for these first four verses in chapter twelve. Let’s see where […]
This section of proverbs deals with giving; being open handed. It is amazing how much more you have when you aren’t afraid to give of your stores. Getting to the end of this chapter should put us back on track with my bible helps break out groupings. I’m not certain if I will rejoin their […]
