Posts with the category “proverbs”

6By transgression an evil man is snared,But the righteous sings and rejoices.-Proverbs 29:6We see a very deliberate comparison being made here. There is a man who is wicked and a man who is righteous....  Read More

5A man who flatters his neighborSpreads a net for his feet.-Proverbs 29:5It can be often difficult to see the trap laid for us when we fall for flattery. Flattery, as highlighted many times throughout...  Read More

4The king establishes the land by justice,But he who receives bribes overthrows it.-Proverbs 29:4As with many of the passages concerning kings, consider this in the concept of who or what rules over y...  Read More

3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.-Proverbs 29:3It is an important matter for the believer to love wisdom. What would the alternate option be?...  Read More

    2      When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;    But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.-Proverbs 29:2We have all experienced this to some degree. Most of us, I am certain...  Read More

    He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,    Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.-Proverbs 29:1The stiff-necked people are those endowed with pride. They are stubborn and rele...  Read More

    28      When the wicked arise, men hide themselves;    But when they perish, the righteous increase.-Proverbs 28:28There is a common theme found in Scripture of the wicked rising up and men hiding...  Read More

    27      He who gives to the poor will not lack,    But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.-Proverbs 28:27There is no shortage of blessing promised to the generous. This once again comes d...  Read More

    26      He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,    But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.-Proverbs 28:26We are currently teaching an entirely different message throughout our culture and th...  Read More

    25      He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,    But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.-Proverbs 28:25Pride is a poison that eats up an individual. Self focus and self seeking are ...  Read More

    24      Whoever robs his father or his mother,    And says, “It is no transgression,”    The same is companion to a destroyer.-Proverbs 28:24It is well established that we are to honor our father ...  Read More

23He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterwardThan he who flatters with the tongue.-Proverbs 28:23Many have been secure in their sin simply because of the fact that far too many choose the opti...  Read More

22A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.-Proverbs 28:22Accompanying the lesson of patience is a lesson about intent. It is from the depths o...  Read More

21To show partiality is not good,Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.-Proverbs 28:21It is an important distinction to make that partiality is not distinguishing between people, but rath...  Read More

20A faithful man will abound with blessings,But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.-Proverbs 28:20The underlying issue that sits beneath the surface of this passage is patience. We are c...  Read More

19He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!-Proverbs 28:19Tilling is defined as preparing and cultivating land for crops. Let us consider t...  Read More

18Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved,But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.-Proverbs 28:18As I consider this, I consider an incredible reality described in Ephesians.3 Blessed be ...  Read More

17A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;Let no one help him.-Proverbs 28:17Murder is a very serious matter. Most of us are fairly well aware of that reality, but we still make room for it...  Read More

16A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.-Proverbs 28:16It is implied here that the ruler who lacks understanding is one who indulges ...  Read More

15Like a roaring lion and a charging bearIs a wicked ruler over poor people.-Proverbs 28:15It is interesting how similar the description of this wicked ruler is to Satan.8 Be sober, be vigilant; becau...  Read More

14Happy is the man who is always reverent,But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.-Proverbs 28:14We would all do well to learn how to better revere the Lord. A lack of fear of the Lord an...  Read More

13He who covers his sins will not prosper,But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.-Proverbs 28:13What good does concealing sin do when the One whom we have sinned against can see all a...  Read More

12When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory;But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.-Proverbs 28:12It is a right thing that we find ourselves rooting for the good guys. When we sit down ...  Read More

11The rich man is wise in his own eyes,But the poor who has understanding searches him out.-Proverbs 28:11America is filled with so called "self-made men." You have those who have gone out, put in the...  Read More

10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,He himself will fall into his own pit;But the blameless will inherit good.-Proverbs 28:10It is one thing to walk in wickedness yourself, but to...  Read More

    9      One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,    Even his prayer is an abomination.-Proverbs 28:9I have heard it taught many times that if you just pray, the Lord will always hear you. H...  Read More

    7      Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,    But a companion of gluttons shames his father.    8      One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion    Gathers it for him who wil...  Read More

    6      Better is the poor who walks in his integrity    Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.-Proverbs 28:6The Proverbs regularly causes us to question that which we truly value. Are r...  Read More

    5      Evil men do not understand justice,    But those who seek the LORD understand all.-Proverbs 28:5If you go and watch videos of people evangelizing, or go out evangelizing yourself, you will ...  Read More

    4      Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,    But such as keep the law contend with them.-Proverbs 28:4There have unfortunately been many times throughout my life where I have seen sympto...  Read More

    3      A poor man who oppresses the poor    Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.-Proverbs 28:3This is something of an equivalent for the blind leading the blind. There is only destruction ...  Read More

    2      Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;    But by a man of understanding and knowledge    Right will be prolonged.-Proverbs 28:2There is a reality in which wickedness ...  Read More

The wicked flee when no one pursues,But the righteous are bold as a lion.-Proverbs 28:1As someone who enjoys watching police badge cam videos, I am continuously astounded by the criminals that will ru...  Read More

25When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself,And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,26The lambs will provide your clothing,And the goats the price of a field;27You shall have e...  Read More

24For riches are not forever,Nor does a crown endure to all generations.-Proverbs 27:24We must be extremely cautious as Americans not to put our trust in wealth. We must be cautious to see the reality...  Read More

23Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,And attend to your herds;-Proverbs 27:23For those things that are under your responsibility, it is vital that you are diligent to attend to them. Whether...  Read More

22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.-Proverbs 27:22For some, simple correction will help lead them out of their fo...  Read More

21The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,And a man is valued by what others say of him.-Proverbs 27:21When silver and gold are placed in a crucible and fired in a furnace, it reveals ...  Read More

20Hell and Destruction are never full;So the eyes of man are never satisfied.-Proverbs 27:20There never comes a point at which wickedness is satisfied. 1 John talks about the love of the world and wit...  Read More

19As in water face reflects face,So a man’s heart reveals the man.-Proverbs 27:19Scripture has a lot to say about the condition of our hearts. They reflect who it is we are. It shows where our treasur...  Read More