Evil stirred up creates LOTS of problems. Solomon focuses on only a few but the ones he chooses have lifelong consequences. Some even mortal! My bible helps puts these verses together as a contrast between the wise and foolish path. I have a feeling that all of Proverbs has this same underlying core. These verses […]
Solomon speaks of bribes today. He doesn’t call it right or wrong here, but most of us can easily classify it. “Justice for sale.” Beware, bondage awaits! This is our last stand alone proverb for this chapter, or so it seems from the outline I skimmed in my bible helps. It surprises me that Solomon […]
Solomon speaks to the character of the man being reflected in his speech. The mouth makes the heart known, even if the words don’t fit the image. Have you ever said something and the people around you look at you as if they never knew something like that could come from your mouth? I’ve shocked […]
How our eyes shine when our children shine too. Parents and grandparents alike revel in the success of their offspring. God is a proud Parent too. Here is another stand-alone proverb for us today. This one is very hopeful. Usually the proverbs being offered have a bit of a ‘bite’ to them. They warn of […]
Solomon reminds us again that God is the maker of ALL mankind. Mocking those who struggle insults their Maker. “There but for the grace of God go I.” This verse sounded very familiar so I went looking. I tried first to see if there was one exactly like it. There isn’t. Then I narrowed it […]