Monthly Archives: July 2019

Fools Despise Wisdom And Instruction 1:7

Fools Despise Wisdom And Instruction
Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

PCdc Commentary

When the book of Proverb speaks of fools,
it is referring to the spiritually foolish.
Fools despise the things of God
and condemn themselves to their own ignorance.

A Proverb Of King Lemuel 31:1

A Proverb Of King Lemuel
Proverbs 31:1

The sayings of King Lemuel:
an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

PCdc Commentary

Chapter 31 is a proverb from King Lemuel, not King Solomon.
King Lemuel attributes it to his mother.
It specifically states that it is an inspired utterance.

The Proverb Of Agur, Son Of Jakeh 30:1

The Proverb Of Agur, Son Of Jakeh
Proverbs 30:1

The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh:
an inspired utterance.
This man’s utterance to Ithiel:
I am weary, God, but I can prevail.

PCdc Commentary

Chapter 30 is a proverb from Agur son of Jakeh,
not King Solomon.
This chapter is written to Ithiel.
It specifically states that it is an inspired utterance.

Righteous Or Wicked Rulers 29:2

Righteous Or Wicked Rulers
Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.

PCdc Commentary

The wicked rulers are ubiquitous.
Other than Israel,
can you name three countries with righteous rulers?

A Rebellious Country 28:2

A Rebellious Country
Proverbs 28:2

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

PCdc Commentary

U.S.A., take a look around you.
Are you really surprised at the shocking headlines or our hopeless prospects?
Our dysfunctional government is the predictable result of our apostasy.