19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
it takes away the life of those who get it.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Misappropriated wealth destroys all possessors.
This includes thieves, gangs, and looters.
#paths #all #ill_gotten_gain #ill_gotten #gain #takes #away #life
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
Proverbs Club Commentary
God empowers a noble wife
with the strength to serve her family.
#wife #noble #character #her #work #vigorously # arms #strong #tasks
5 “Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Every word in the scriptures is perfect.
The scriptures give us the confidence to trust in Jesus.
#every #word #God #flawless #shield #take #refuge #him
22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Unrestricted anger results in sin and strife.
“In your anger do not sin.”
Ephesians 4:26a (NIV)
#angry #person #stirs #conflict #hot-tempered #person #commits #many #sins
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A warranted reprimand should be appreciated, eventually.
Flattery is temporary and not beneficial.
#whoever #rebukes #person #gain #favor #flattering #tongue
