3) A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A wise son, on the Narrow Path, honors his parents.
A foolish son wastes his time and treasure on foolish endeavors.
#man #loves #wisdom #brings #joy #father #companion #prostitutes #squanders #wealth
3) A ruler who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Text is ambiguous as to this being a poor person or a ruler!
A Fool who afflicts the poor delivers only disappointment.
#ruler #oppresses #poor #driving #rain #leaves #no #crops
8) Like a bird that flees its nest
is anyone who flees from home.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Running away from home is not an acceptable solution.
Attempt to resolve the issues.
If not successful, carefully plan your exit first.
#bird #flees #nest #anyone #flees #home
5) Answer a fool according to his folly,
or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Challenge foolish statements to humble the fool.
Do so as privately as possible,
to reduce his embarrassment.
#answer #fool #according #his #folly #wise #own #eyes
13) Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master.
Proverbs Club Commentary
An honest reporter encourages the leader.
Whether good news or bad news,
or somewhere in between,
the leader is better-off knowing the situation.
#snow #cooled #drink #harvest #time #trustworthy #messenger #sends #refreshes #spirit #master
