5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Fear God, not evil.
Peaceful Resistance is the cure for false pandemics.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Wisdom rewards the wise.
Loneliness haunts the mocker.
32 “Now then, my children, listen to me;
blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Fortifying wisdom expands blessings.
18 Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning;
let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
19 My husband is not at home;
he has gone on a long journey.
20 He took his purse filled with money
and will not be home till full moon.”
Proverbs Club Commentary
Let’s enjoy ourselves tonight
because my husband is gone for days.
What could possibly go worng?
7 Now then, my sons, listen to me;
do not turn aside from what I say.
8 Keep to a path far from her,
do not go near the door of her house,
9 lest you lose your honor to others
and your dignity[a] to one who is cruel,
10 lest strangers feast on your wealth
and your toil enrich the house of another.
Proverbs Club Commentary
To retain your honor and wealth,
avoid the home of the adulteress.
