Proverbs

This Proverb says, “A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” What is a scoffer? A scoffer is a person who is likely to mock his father's advice as being foolish nonsense. A scoffer is also arrogant and prideful, trusting their own sinful nature. So, when a father of a scoffer offers sound advice a scoffing son rejects or mocks it. Such good advice falls on deaf ears. On…

This Proverb says, “In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.” The Bible indicates that there are two kinds of life, and there are two kinds of death. There is physical life and death. There is also spiritual life and death. During our tenure on this Earth we are physically alive. This means that our soul is united with our body. When we physically die, our soul is separated…

This Proverb says, “The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” When seeking advice it is always best to get advice that is in accordance with the Bible. A righteous person will give the best advice because this person believes in God and lives according to God's Word, the Bible. On the other hand, a wicked person's advice will be bad. Following the advice of a wicked…

This Proverb says, “The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor.” There is no substitute for diligence or hard work in becoming successful in this world. A person must exert effort in their home or work environments to produce good results in their life. A diligent person is a person who has self-control.  Having self-control enables them to control or rule their circumstances rather than being ruled…

This Proverb says, “The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor.” There is no substitute for diligence or hard work in becoming successful in this world. A person must exert effort in their home or work environments to produce good results in their life. A diligent person is a person who has self-control.  Having self-control enables them to control or rule their circumstances rather than being ruled…

These passages say, “No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaim folly.” Three truths are presented here. The first truth indicates that believing in God and living by His guidance will provide protection for such an individual. This protection is both physical and spiritual. Whereas,…

This Proverb says, “Truthful lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace will have joy.” The Bible indicates that honesty is truly the best policy. God honors those who tell the truth. Those who believe in God and live according to God's Word are more inclined to always tell the truth. Whereas, those who do not…

This Proverb says, “There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” I remember when I was a child that children would sometimes say mean things to each other. The child who might have been offended would sometimes respond with this poem: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” However, the truth of the matter is that words do…

This Proverb says, “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel. A fool's vexation is known at once, but a prudent man conceals dishonor. He who speaks truth tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.” The Bible characterizes a fool as a person who doesn't believe in God or live by God's guidance in His Word. Such a person thinks that…

This Proverb says, “The wicked desires the booty of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. An evil man is ensnared by the transgressions of his lips, but the righteous will escape from trouble. A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.” This Proverb contrasts the wicked and the righteous in two distinct areas. First, it points…