Proverbs

This Proverb says, “The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, and they go down inside the innermost parts of the body.” A whisperer is a person who gossips, a person who reveals secrets of others. The Bible condemns gossiping because it is so destructive. Gossiping harms others, as it damages reputations and separates friends. The Bible says that gossip comes from a heart full of evil. Jesus said, “The good man brings things out…

These passages say, “A fool's life brings strife, and his mouth calls for blows. A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul.” The Bible defines a fool as a person who does not believe in God. Such a person rejects the Word of God, the Bible, as being false or irrelevant to the world today. Therefore, they live according to their self-generated view of the truth. They are influenced…

This Proverb says, “The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The foundation of wisdom is a bubbling brook.” A person's words reflect their heart. Their words reflect the foundation of who they are and what they believe. If their heart is righteous, their words will reflect wisdom and understanding. However, if their heart is wicked, their words will be reflect foolishness and be harmful to others. In a larger sense, the foundation of a…

This Proverb says, “A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own mind.” The Bible says, “The fear of God is the beginning of understanding.” A person cannot truly understand the world around them unless God enables them to do so. A person who fears God will gain true understanding through God's Word, the Bible. On the other hand, a person who does not believe in or fear God cannot understand what…

This Proverb says, “He who separates himself seeks his own desire, he quarrels against all sound wisdom.” It is not healthy to live in isolation from other people. As human beings we need physical, emotional, and spiritual support. I believe this Proverb speaks of spiritual support. The Bible says that Jesus Christ called the collective of those who believe in Him, His Church. The Church is Jesus’ body of believers. Jesus is the head of that…

These passages contain two Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.” When a person reads the Word of God, they gain knowledge. Understanding what they have read comes when one truly believes in God and Jesus Christ. The Bible says that such a person also gains the Holy Spirit to teach them and guide them. With God's Holy Spirit…