PROVERB OF THE WEEK

“My son, if sinners entice you, consent you not…walk not you in the way with them; refrain your foot from their path” (Prov 1:10,15). The warning given here is basically the same as that in the first verse of Psalm 1: “Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor … Continue reading →

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Prov 1:7). Deeply reverent respect of God’s power, holiness, and majesty is intended to produce holy fear of offending His revealed will. The Hebrew yirah which is translated “fear” is an exceedingly great fear as opposed to a degree … Continue reading →

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.” (Prov 31:30). I believe it fair to suggest that today’s culture in America places emphasis on appearance near if not … Continue reading →

“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights” (Prov 31:4,5).  It seems not only appropriate but necessary to further discuss last week’s proverb as it is widely … Continue reading →

“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted” (Prov 31:4,5). Those in leadership are to abstain from intoxicating drink lest they are impaired from making just decisions … Continue reading →

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked” (Prov 29:27).  To complete our examination of this proverb, it is important to note that those upright in the way are an abomination to the wicked. The way here is a term … Continue reading →

“An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked” (Prov 29:27). To continue discussion of last week’s proverb, one may consider Paul’s admonition in his second letter to the Corinthians: “Be you not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship has … Continue reading →

“An unjust man is an abomination to the just; and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked” (Proverbs 29:27). Another translation (NIV) translates this proverb as “The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.”  One’s understanding of this is helped by Paul’s discussion of conflicts as he describes … Continue reading →

“Many seek the ruler’s favor, but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD” (Prov 29:26). This is basically a continuation or additional commentary on the proverb of last week that “the fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe” (29:25). Scripture tells us bluntly that man … Continue reading →