32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
The fool is destroyed by his own plans and actions.
The searcher of wisdom is comfortable, safe, and secure.
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
For a fool, persuasive speech is inappropriate.
For a ruler, deceitful speech is atrocious.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked hate the Righteous
and pursue their deaths.
8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor
amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
If you take from the poor for riches, you will fail.
Your wealth will transfer to the righteous
who will return it to the poor.
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
Cordial guidance from a friend
has a delightful scent.
