Category: Proverbs

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Proverbs 23:23-24 is about the importance of valuing and seeking wisdom, truth, and instruction above material wealth and possessions, for those who listen to such wisdom are blessed and will find great delight and guidance in life. 23 Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. 24 The father of the…

What does Proverbs 26:1-28 really mean?

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Proverbs 26:1-28 is about the consequences of foolishness and the importance of discretion, wisdom, and humility in one’s speech and actions. 26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is…

What does Proverbs 3:31-32 really mean?

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Proverbs 3:31-32 is about warning against envy and strife by encouraging one to not envy the oppressor and to instead strive to do what is right in the eyes of God. 31 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways, 32 for the devious person is an abomination…

What does Proverbs 31:26-31 really mean?

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Proverbs 31:26-31 is about the value of a virtuous woman who is wise, confident, kind, diligent, and praiseworthy, emphasizing that her qualities are far more valuable than outward beauty or material possessions. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She looks well to the ways…

What does Proverbs 4:23-25 really mean?

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Proverbs 4:23-25 is about emphasizing the importance of guarding one’s heart and mind, staying focused on what is good and upright, and being mindful of one’s words and actions to ensure they are in line with wisdom and integrity. 23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. 24…

What does Proverbs 7:21-23 really mean?

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Proverbs 7:21-23 is about the danger of falling into temptation and the consequences of succumbing to seductive and deceitful influences that lead one astray from a righteous path. 21 With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. 22 All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to…

What does Proverbs 9:8-9 really mean?

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Proverbs 9:8-9 is about the importance of accepting constructive criticism with a humble and grateful attitude in order to gain wisdom and understanding. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still…

What does Proverbs 1:1-3 really mean?

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Proverbs 1:1-3 is about the purpose of the book of Proverbs, which is to impart wisdom, instruction, understanding, insight, and knowledge for living a righteous and prudent life. 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in…

What does Proverbs 17:23 really mean?

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Proverbs 17:23 is about the importance of accepting bribes distorting justice and perverting the course of righteousness. 23 The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 17:23 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 17:23, we find ourselves in a bustling marketplace in ancient Jerusalem.…

What does Proverbs 25:18-23 really mean?

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