5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The wise increase their skills
by applying the fortitude gleaned from knowledge.
#wise #prevail #great #power #knowledge #muster #strength
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The godless will only ridicule your discussions.
So, avoid them whenever possible.
#speak #fools #scorn #prudent #words
29 Do you see someone skilled in their work?
They will serve before kings;
they will not serve before officials of low rank.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Master your profession and invoice the leaders.
#see #someone #skilled #work #serve #kings #officials #low #rank
23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
keep themselves from calamity.
Proverbs Club Commentary
To help you avoid adversity,
mind your ?’P’s and ?Q’s.
#guard #mouths #tongues #keep #themselves #calamity
23 The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Cheating others is a common character fault.
Use honest scales and honest weights,
an honest ephah and an honest hin.
I am the Lord your God,
who brought you out of Egypt.
Leviticus 19:36 (NIV)
#Lord #detests #differing #weights #dishonest #scales #please
