11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;
then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Parents receive respect
from the wisdom of their progeny.
11 As a dog returns to its vomit,
so fools repeat their folly.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The godless repeat their idiocy
because they lack wisdom.
16 If you find honey, eat just enough;
too much of it, and you will vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house;
too much of you, and they will hate you.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Too much of a good thing will make you sick.
Think of a time when you over did it.
Company, like fish,
can start to smell after 3 days.
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls;
when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
18 or the Lord will see and disapprove
and turn his wrath away from them.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Do not celebrate the failures of your enemy
because the Lord will turn and remove his punishment.
This rings false to the Christian
because it is for a society under the law,
not under grace.
Do not celebrate the failures of your enemy.
Pray for your enemy.
Bless your enemy.
Love your enemy.
Do good to your enemy.
Give funds to your enemy.
Jesus did and told us to do so, also.
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Heed the advice of your father.
Cherish your mother.
