Category: Proverbs

Proverbs 10:15 is about how wealth gained through hard work and diligence leads to a secure and prosperous life, contrasting with wealth acquired through dishonest means which ultimately brings trouble and instability. 15 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 10:15…

Proverbs 13:2 is about the consequences of one’s words and actions, emphasizing the importance of speaking and acting with wisdom and prudence to secure blessings rather than harm. 2 From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. Setting the Scene for Proverbs…

Proverbs 18:28 is about the power of one’s words to either bring life and build up, or bring destruction and tear down relationships. 28 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 18:28 In the scene referred to…

Proverbs 21:11 is about the consequences of mocking or mistreating others, warning that those who ignore the cries of the poor will themselves not be answered when they are in need. 11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. Setting the Scene for Proverbs…

Proverbs 23:29-35 is about the consequences of excessive drinking, warning against the destructive nature of intoxication and urging readers to avoid the temptation of overindulgence in alcohol. 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? 30 Those who tarry long…

Proverbs 4:2 is about emphasizing the value of wise instruction and knowledge passed down from one generation to another for the preservation of a good and productive life. 2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 4:2 In Proverbs chapter 4, we find a scene set…

Proverbs 6:34 is about the consequences of jealousy and the destructive power it can have on relationships. 34 For jealousy makes a man furious, and he will not spare when he takes revenge. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 6:34 In Proverbs 6:34, the scene is set in a courtroom where a husband who has been…

Proverbs 1:3-5 is about seeking wisdom and understanding through the teachings of the wise, growing in knowledge and discernment to make informed decisions, and embracing instruction and counsel to live a righteous and just life. 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge…

Proverbs 15:10 is about the importance of using constructive criticism to bring about positive change, rather than rejecting advice and facing negative consequences. 10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 15:10 In the scene referred to in Proverbs 15:10, we find…

Proverbs 19:26 is about the importance of children honoring and respecting their parents, recognizing that such behavior is fitting and beneficial. 26 He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. Setting the Scene for Proverbs 19:26 In the scene referred to in Proverbs…