Proverbs 12:1-28 Solomon’s Proverbs to Ponder

 

Solomon’s Proverbs to Ponder

Proverbs 12:1-28                                  Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

[Whoever] loves instruction, loves knowledge: but he [who] hates [correction, behaves like a wild animal.] A good man obtains the [Lord’s] favor: but He will condemn a man [with] wicked [plots.]

A man shall not be [made secure] by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be [removed.] [Proverbs 10:25 [Like] the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no [longer around:] but the righteous [have] an everlasting foundation.]

A virtuous woman is [like] a crown to her husband: but [the wife who] makes [him] ashamed is [like rot] to his bones. The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are [deceitful.]

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait, [a.k.a. an ambush] for [bloodshed:] but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The wicked are overthrown & are [no longer alive:] but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man shall be [praised] according to his wisdom: but he [who has a deceitful] heart shall be despised. He [who] is despised & has a servant, is better than he [who] honors himself & [is without] bread.

A righteous man regards the life of his [animal:] but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. He [who plows] his land, shall be satisfied with [enough food:] but he [who] follows [conceited people is without] understanding.

The [hope of] the wicked [is] the [trap] of evil men. But the root of the righteous, [produces] fruit. The wicked [are trapped] by the [sins] of his lips: but the [righteous] shall come out of trouble.

A man shall be satisfied [by] the good fruit of his mouth & the [reward] of a man’s hands shall be [given] to him. [Proverbs 15:23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth & a word is good, spoken [at the right time!]

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he [who pays attention to advice,] is wise. A fool’s [anger is quickly] known: but a [cautious] man [hides his] shame. He [who] speaks [what is] truth, [declares] righteousness: but a false witness [is deceitful.] [Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness won’t lie: but a false witness will utter lies.]

There [are some who speak] like [being pierced by] a sword: but the tongue of the wise is [sound.] The [truthful mouth] shall be established forever: but [those with] a lying [mouth last only] for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of [those who devise] evil [plots:] but joy is [for] counselors of peace. No evil shall happen to the [righteous] there: but the wicked shall be filled with [trouble.]

Lying lips are [an] abomination to the Lord: but [those who behave honestly] are His delight. A [cautious] man [conceals] knowledge: but the hearts of fools [proclaim what is] foolishness.

The [hands] of the diligent shall [be in charge:] but the [lazy] shall be [forced servants.] A [man’s heavy] heart makes it [weighed down:] but a [kind] word makes [the heart] glad.

[Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto Me, all you [who] labor & are [heavily burdened] & I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you & learn [from] Me; for I am [humble] & lowly in heart & you shall find rest [for] your souls. For My yoke is easy & My burden is light.]

The righteous [are] more excellent than [their] neighbor: but the way of the wicked [leads them astray.] The [lazy] man [does’t roast what he caught by] hunting: but [what] a diligent man [has] is precious. In the [road] of righteousness is [eternal] life & there is no death in [its path.]

[John 17:3-5 And this is eternal life, that they might know You, the only True God & Jesus Christ, Whom, You [have] sent. I have glorified You [while] on the earth. I have finished the work [that] You gave Me to do. And now, You, O Father, glorify Me with Your Own Self, with the glory, which I had with You before the world was.]

Proverbs 11:1-31 The Good & the Opposite

 

The Good & the Opposite

Proverbs 11:1-31                                      Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

A false [scale] is [an] abomination to the Lord: but a [correct] weight is His delight. When pride comes, then shame [comes:] but with the [humble] is wisdom.

The integrity of the [honest] shall guide them: but the [deceit] of [the unfaithful] shall destroy them. Riches [are of no benefit on] the day of [fury:] but righteousness delivers from death.

[Revelation 22:11-14 He [who] is unjust, let him be unjust still & he [who] is filthy, let him be filthy still & he [who] is righteous, let him be righteous still & he [who] is holy, let him be holy still.

And [watch,] I come quickly & My reward is with Me & shall be to give [to] every man according to his [deeds.] I Am [the] Alpha & [the] Omega, the Beginning & the End, the First & the Last.]

The righteousness of the [blameless] shall direct his [path:] but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but the [unfaithful] shall be [caught] in their own [sins.]

When a wicked man dies, his [hope] shall perish & the hope of [the] unjust men perishes. The righteous [are] delivered out of trouble & the wicked [take his place.]

A hypocrite destroys his neighbor with his [words from his] mouth: but through knowledge, the [righteous] shall be delivered. [Mark 7:6-8 [Jesus] answered & said to them, Well has [Isaiah] prophesied of you hypocrites.

[Like] it is written, the people honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. [However,] in vain they do worship Me, teaching [as doctrine] the commandments of men.]

The city [rejoices] when it goes well [for] the righteous & there is shouting when the wicked perish. The city is exalted by the blessing of the upright; but [the city] is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

He, [who is without] wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man [with] understanding holds his peace. A [gossip] reveals secrets: but he, [who] has a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

The people fall where [there] is no [advice:] but there is safety [with] a multitude of counselors. He [who guarantees a deal] for a stranger, shall [regret] it & he, [who refuses to guarantee,] is [secure.]

A gracious woman retains honor: [but ruthless] men retain riches. The merciful man does good to his own soul: but he, [who] is cruel, troubles his own [body.] The wicked [do] deceitful work: but a sure reward [is for] him, [who plants] righteousness.

[Like] righteousness [leads] to life: so [does] he, [who] pursues evil, pursues it to his own death. [Those with] a [deceitful] heart are [an] abomination to the Lord: but [those who] are upright in their [path,] are [the Lord’s] delight.

[Even though hands] join [together,] the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the [descendants] of the righteous shall be delivered. [Like] a gold jewel in a [pig’s] snout [is foolish,] so is a [pretty] woman, [who isn’t  discreet.]

The desire of the righteous is only [for] good: but the [hopes] of the wicked [lead to] wrath. There [ae those who scatter] [their money to those who need it] & yet [it] increases & there [are those who] withhold more [money] than is [right,] but it [leads] to poverty.

[Those who give generously,] shall be made [rich.] And he, [who] waters, shall also be watered, himself. He, [who] withholds corn, shall be [cursed by] the people: but him, [who] sells [his corn,] shall have [blessings] upon [his] head.

He, [who] diligently seeks good, [receives] favor: but he, [who] seeks [harm through mischievous plots,] it shall come [upon] him. [Psalm 7:15-16 He [who makes] a pit & [digs] it [shall fall] into the ditch, which he made. His mischief shall return upon his own head & his violent [behaviors] shall come down upon his own [head.]

He, [who trusts] in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish [like] a branch. [Jeremiah 17:10 I, the Lord, search the heart & I [test] the [heart strings] & even give to everyone according to the fruit of his [actions.]

He, [who troubles] his own house, shall inherit the wind & the fool shall be [the] servant to [those with] wise [hearts.] The [reward] of the righteous is [the] Tree of Life & he [who converts] souls is wise. [Look,] the righteous shall be [rewarded on] the earth: much more [than] the wicked & the sinner.

[Daniel 12:2-3 And many of them [who] sleep in the [dirt] of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life & some to shame & everlasting contempt. And [those who are] wise & [those who convert] many to righteousness, shall shine [like] the brightness of the [heavens] forever & ever.]

Proverbs 10:1-32 Some of the Proverbs of Solomon

 

Some of the Proverbs of Solomon

Proverbs 10:1-32                                  Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the [grief] of his mother. [The] treasures of wickedness [are of no benefit:] but righteousness delivers [people] from death.

[Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek you the Lord, while He may be found & call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked [abandon] his [path] & the unrighteous man his thoughts. And let him return to the Lord & to our God & He will have mercy upon him, for He will abundantly pardon.]

The Lord [won’t allow] the soul of the righteous to [starve:] but He [casts] away the [possessions] of the wicked. [He who has] a [lazy] hand, becomes poor: but the hand of [those who work industriously,] makes [him] rich.

He [who gathers grain] in the summer is a wise son: but he [who] sleeps [during] harvest, is a son that causes shame. Blessings are upon the head of the [righteous:] but violence [conceals] the mouth of the wicked.

Blessed is the memory of the just: but the name of the wicked shall rot. [Those with a] wise heart will receive commandments: but a [babbling] fool shall [be ruined.] He [who] walks [honestly,] walks [securely:] but he, [who leads people astray,] shall be known.

He, [who] winks [his] eye [causes trouble:] but a [babbling] fool shall [be ruined.] The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence [hides] the mouth of the wicked. Hatred [stirs] up [discord:] but love covers all sins.

Wisdom is found [on] the lips of him [who has] understanding: but a rod is for the back of him [who] is [without] understanding. Wise men [store] up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. His strong [fortified] city is the rich man’s wealth & poverty is [the cause of] the destruction of the poor.

The labor of the righteous [leads] to life: but the [wages] of the wicked [leads] to sin. [Proverbs 5:22 The wicked himself, shall [be caught] in his own iniquities & he shall be held by the cords of his sins.] He, [who] keeps instruction is in the [road that leads to] life: but he, [who refuses correction, goes astray.]

He, [who hides] hatred with lying lips & he [who slanders,] is a fool. He, [who refrains] his lips is wise: but in the multitude of words, [he doesn’t] want [his] sin [to be known.]

The tongue of the just is [like] choice silver: the heart of the wicked is [of] little [value.] The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for [lack] of wisdom. The blessing of the Lord, makes [people] rich & He [doesn’t add] sorrow with it.

To [plot & cause harm through] mischief is [like] a sport to a fool: but a man [with] understanding has wisdom. [What] the wicked fear, shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

[Just like a tornado] passes [away,] so [shall] the wicked [be] no more: but the righteous [have] an everlasting foundation. [Psalm 37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those [who] wait on the Lord, shall inherit the earth.]

[Like] vinegar [does] to the teeth & smoke to the eyes, so is the [lazy one] to them, [who] send him. The fear [respect] of the Lord prolongs [life:] but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Gladness shall be the hope of the righteous: but the [hope] of the wicked shall perish. The [Lord’s] way, is strength to the [righteous:] but destruction shall be [for those] workers of iniquity.

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. [Psalm 37:22 For such [who are] blessed [by God,] shall inherit the earth & [those who are] cursed [by] Him, shall be [destroyed.]

The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom: but the [deceitful] tongue shall be [destroyed.] The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaks deceitfully.]

Proverbs 9:1-18 Go into the Lord God's House of Wisdom or into the Foolish Woman's House

 

Go into the Lord God's House of Wisdom or into the Foolish Woman's House

Proverbs 9:1-18                                    Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

Wisdom has built [its] house & [its] 7 pillars [have been cut] out. She has [slaughtered] [its sacrificial animals] & she has [mixed] her wine & her table [has been set.]

Her [female servants] have been sent [to cry] out upon the highest places of the city, [Whoever] is simple [minded,] let him turn in [here.] As for [those who lack] understanding, she [says] to him, Come, eat of my bread & drink of the wine [that] I have [mixed.]

[John 6:26-27 [After feeding the multitudes:] Jesus answered them & said, [Very truly,] I say to you, You seek Me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because you [ate] of the loaves & were filled. [Don't] labor for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man shall give to you. For God the Father has [given His] seal [upon] Him.]

[Abandon the foolishness] & live & go in the [paths] of understanding. He [who chastises someone who looks down on others brings] shame to himself. And he [who scolds] a wicked man [causes harm to himself.]

[Don't chastise those who hold others in contempt,] lest he hate you. [But criticize] a wise man & he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man & he will [become even] wiser. Teach a just man & he will increase [his] learning.

The fear [respect] of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of [He, Who is] Holy, [leads to] understanding. For your days shall be multiplied by Me & the years of your life shall be increased.

If you [are] wise, you shall be wise for yourself: but if you [look down on others in contempt,] you shall bear [the responsibility for] it alone.

A foolish woman is [extremely loud.] She is simple [minded] & knows nothing. For she sits on a seat at the door of her house, in the high places of the city, to call [those who pass] right [by] on their [way.] Let [whoever] is simple [minded,] turn in [here.]

As for [those who lack] understanding, she [says] to him, Stolen waters are sweet & bread eaten in secret is pleasant. But he [doesn't] know that the dead are there & that her guests are in the depths of hell.

Proverbs 8:1-36 The Value of Wisdom & Understanding

 

The Value of Wisdom & Understanding

Proverbs 8:1-36     Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

Doesn't wisdom cry [out?] And understanding [puts out its] voice? [Understanding & wisdom] stand in the top of the high places, by the [road &] in the places of [its] paths.

[Numbers 33:52 Then, you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you. And destroy all their pictures, all their [molded] images & [tear] down their high places.]

[Understanding & wisdom] [cry out] at the gates, at the [entrance] of the city, coming in [through] the doors. O men, I call to you & to the sons of man [with] my voice.

O you simple [minded,] understand wisdom & you fools, [have] an understanding heart. [Listen,] for [the] lips [of] my mouth will speak of excellent & [of righteous] things. For my mouth will speak [of] truth.

And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are [said] in righteousness. There isn't [anything deceitful] in them. They are all plain [to those who] understand & right to [those who] find knowledge.

Receive my instruction & knowledge, [which is more beneficial] than silver [& the best] gold. For wisdom is better than rubies. And [all desirable] things [can't] be compared to it.

I, wisdom, [live cautiously] & find out knowledge of [devious plots.] The fear [respect] of the Lord is to hate evil, pride, [arrogance] & the evil [paths] & I hate [those with deceitful] mouths.

[Advice] & sound wisdom [are] mine. I am understanding & I have strength. Kings [rule because of] me & princes decree justice. [Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the [governing] powers. For there is no power, but [that] of God: the powers that are obtained [through] God.]

Princes, nobles & even all the judges of the earth rule [through] me. I love [those who] love me & [those who] seek me early shall find me. [John 14:21 He [who has] My commandments & keeps them, is he [who] loves Me. And he [who] loves Me, shall be loved [by] My Father & I will [reveal] Myself to him.]

[Yes, enduring] riches, honor & righteousness are with Me. [Matthew 6:33 But seek you first the kingdom of God & His righteousness. And all these things shall be added to you.] My fruit is better than fine gold & my [value is more than the best] silver.

I [walk] in the [road] of righteousness, in the [middle] of the paths of [justice, so] that I may cause those [who] love Me to inherit [wealth] & I will fill their treasures.

[John 3:15-16 That [whoever] believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son [so] that [whoever] believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.]

[I belonged to] the Lord, in the beginning of His [path,] before [God's] works [in ancient times.] [Job 28:28 And to man, He said, [Look,] the fear [respect] of the Lord, is wisdom & to depart from evil is understanding.] From the Beginning, I was set up from everlasting, or [whenever] the earth was [created.]

[1 Chronicles 28:6-7 And [God] said to me, Solomon, your son, he shall build My house & My [courtyards:] for I have chosen him to be My son & I will be his Father. [Additionally,] I will establish his kingdom forever, if he [continually does] My commandments & My judgments, [like] at this day.]

When there weren't [any deep oceans,] I was brought forth & when there weren't [any] fountains [of abundant waters.] Before the mountains & the hills were settled, I was brought [in plain sight.].

[Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or [whenever] You had formed the earth & the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.]

While [the Lord God] hadn't yet made the earth, nor the fields, nor the [tall sand dunes] of the world.  [And] when [the Lord God] prepared the heavens, I was there & when He [drew a circle] upon the [surface] of the deep [oceans,]

[And] when [the Lord God] established the clouds above & when He strengthened the fountains of the deep [oceans;] When [God] gave the sea [its limits, so] that the waters [wouldn't pass beyond His command:]

When He [designated] the foundations of the earth: I was [with] Him then, [like someone] brought up with Him. And I was His delight daily, rejoicing always [in front of the Lord God.]

[1 John 1:1-2 That Which was from the Beginning, Which we have heard, Which we have seen with our [own] eyes, Which we have looked upon & our hands have handled of the Word of Life; (For the Life was [revealed] & we have seen it & bear witness & [show] to you that eternal Life, which was with the Father & was [revealed] to us.)]

Rejoicing in the [portions] of the earth [that were inhabitable.] And My delights were with the sons of men. [Psalm 16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth & to the excellent, in Whom is all My delight.] Therefore, now [pay attention] to me, O you children: for blessed are [those who] keep my Ways.

[Psalm 119:1-2  Blessed are the [blameless] in the [path] who walk in the Law of the Lord. Blessed are [those who] keep His Testimonies & seek Him with [a] whole heart.] Hear [this] instruction & be wise & [don't] refuse it. Blessed is the man [who] hears Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at My [door] posts.

For [whoever] finds me, finds Life & shall obtain favor [from] the Lord.  [John 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they might know You, the only true God & Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent.] But he [who sins] against Me [harms] his own soul. All [who] hate Me, love death.