Monthly Archives: December 2021

Do Not Quarrel. Do Not Disengage – Proverbs 17:19

Do Not Quarrel. Do Not Disengage
Proverbs 17:19 (NIV)

19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

Proverbs Club Commentary

A contentious person is sinful.
Seek peace and tranquility, not discord.

#whoever #loves #quarrel #sin #builds #high_gate #invites #destruction #gate

Wise In Heart – Proverbs 16:21

Wise In Heart
Proverbs 16:21 (NIV)

21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Because the wise are compassionate in word and deed,
they are recognized as being perceptive.

#wise #heart #discerning #gracious_words #promote #instruction

Navigating The Narrow Path – Proverbs 15:21

Navigating The Narrow Path
Proverbs 15:21 (NIV)

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Fools seek no guidance.
With wisdom gleaned from understanding,
the Righteous navigate the narrow path.

#folly #joy #no sense #whoever #understanding #straight course #straight #course

The Neighbor And The Needy – Proverbs 14:21

The Neighbor And The Needy
Proverbs 14:21 (NIV)

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,
but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Your only choice is to Love your neighbor.

For the entire law is fulfilled
in keeping this one command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14 (NIV)

Get a blessing from helping the needy.

But when you give to the needy,
do not let your left hand know
what your right hand is doing,
Matthew 6:3 (NIV)

#sin #despise #neighbor #blessed #kind #needy

Trouble To The Wicked; Good Things To The Righteous – Proverbs 13:21

Trouble To The Wicked; Good Things To The Righteous
Proverbs 13:21 (NIV)

21 Trouble pursues the sinner,
but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

Proverbs Club Commentary

The sinners are pursued while the righteous are rewarded.
You can be chased or you can be chaste.

#trouble #pursues #sinner #righteous #rewarded #good_things #good