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We now move into a new section that runs from 20:20-21:4 that deals with important relationships, the first of which is the relationship between Humanity and God (20:20-25). 20If someone curses their father or mother,    their lamp will be snuffed out … Continue reading →

Proverbs 20:13-19 In this grouping of parables, we see several qualities important in the workplace. Of course, it is important for us to keep in mind that the workplace of Solomon’s time has little or no resemblance to the one … Continue reading →

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 →

From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. The tongue has the power of life and death,    and those who love it will eat its fruit. He who finds a … Continue reading →