Monthly Archives: January 2021

Of Fools And Searchers – Proverbs 1:32-33

Of Fools And Searchers
Proverbs 1:32-33

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.

Eloquent And Lying Lips – Proverbs 31:7

Eloquent And Lying Lips
Proverbs 31:7

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.

The Bloodthirsty Seek To Kill The Upright – Proverbs 29:10

The Bloodthirsty Seek To Kill The Upright
Proverbs 29:10

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.

When The Poor Are Extorted The Righteous Restore Them – Proverbs 28:8

When The Poor Are Extorted The Righteous Restore Them
Proverbs 28:8

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.

Heartfelt Advice Of A Friend – Proverbs 27:9

Heartfelt Advice Of A Friend
Proverbs 27:9

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.