Category: Proverbs

18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 4:18 In Proverbs chapter 4, we find a scene set in the early morning hours just before dawn. The sky is painted with hues of pink and orange as…

13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 18:13 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 18:13, we find a group of friends gathered in a cozy living room, illuminated by the warm glow of a crackling fire. The friends, including Sarah, David,…

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and…

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 25:11 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 25:11, we find ourselves in the royal court of King Solomon, known for his wisdom and discernment. The room is adorned with rich tapestries, golden candelabras flickering…

6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 22:6 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 22:6, we find a serene and peaceful setting in a quaint village. The sun is setting, casting a warm golden…

1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. 2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. 4 A…

24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 18:24 In Proverbs 18:24, the scene is set in a bustling marketplace in ancient Jerusalem. The sun is shining brightly, casting a warm glow over the dusty streets lined…

7 for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 23:7 In Proverbs 23, we find a scene where a group of friends are gathered around a lavish banquet table. The room is adorned with rich…

18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 29:18 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 29:18, we find a group of weary travelers gathered around a campfire under the vast starlit sky. The group consists of a…

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 29:25 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 29:25, we find a group of individuals gathered in a dimly lit room, illuminated only by the flickering flames of oil lamps. The room is adorned…