Category Archives: Bible

Proverbs 20:5-12 5The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,    but one who has insight draws them out. “Purposes” in this verse stands for deep wisdom (like water of a deep well). But “purpose” is no good unless you can … Continue reading →

Provers 20:1-19 has as its theme our need for salvation. It begins with our text for today which is Proverbs 20:1-4 which is a condemnation of vice. Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;    whoever is led astray by them is not wise. … Continue reading →

With 19:26 we begin another section in the Proverbs, and it continues through 22:16. The theme of this section is acknowledging God in everyday life. Ironically, it starts with the last four verses of Chapter 19, which are about mocking; … Continue reading →

Proverbs 19:16-25 16Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,    but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. A double contrast: Whoever keeps commandments vs. shows contempt for their ways and keeps their life vs. will die. One who is obedient to … Continue reading →

Proverbs 19:8-15 The one who gets wisdom loves life;    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. (19:8) This verse provides transition for the next several which are a collection of verses that identify things which are not proper or fitting … Continue reading →

Chapter 19 deals primarily with the issues of poverty and wealth, Here in vv. 1-7, poverty comes to the fore… 19:1     Better the poor whose walk is blameless    than a fool whose lips are perverse. This is very similar to Proverbs … Continue reading →