12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The wicked crave evil ritual,
but the righteous stand steadfast.
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Unlike the mocker, the righteous adopt restraint.
12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Love conceals the conflicts of hatred.
Try it for life.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Fear Of The Lord
brings wisdom for a longer life.
30 Then I was constantly at his side.
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
31 rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Wisdom rejoiced as Jesus created the world and mankind.
Wisdom guides the believer on the narrow path.
