Category: Proverbs

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 3:5-6 In Proverbs chapter 3, we find a scene set in a peaceful garden during the early hours of…

3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 16:3 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 16:3, we find a group of friends gathered in a cozy living room for a Bible study session. The room is softly lit by the warm glow of candles,…

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 causeless does not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back…

20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 13:20 In the bustling marketplace of ancient Jerusalem, a group of young men gathers around a wise elder named Eli. The sun beats down on the dusty streets as Eli, with his flowing white…

16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows…

4 A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 10:4 In the bustling marketplace of ancient Jerusalem, a group of merchants and traders have gathered to conduct their business. The sun beats down on the dusty streets, casting long shadows as the day progresses. Among…

31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 10:31 In the bustling marketplace of ancient Jerusalem, a group of merchants and townspeople gathered around a well-known figure named Solomon. Known for his wisdom and discernment, Solomon was holding court, dispensing advice…

7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 22:7 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 22:7, we find a group of merchants gathered in the marketplace of a bustling ancient city. The sun is high in the sky, casting a warm…

11 For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 9:11 In Proverbs chapter 9, we find ourselves in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Jerusalem. The scene is filled with merchants selling their goods, the aroma of spices and freshly…

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 21:31 In the bustling city of Jerusalem, a group of elders has gathered in the courtyard of the temple to discuss matters of wisdom and righteousness. Among them are wise King Solomon,…