24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A conscientious worker will become adept.
A lazy worker will be passed over.
#diligent #hands #rule #laziness #ends #forced #labor
24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The relationship of giving to receiving is reciprocal.
So, give appropriately and receive accordingly.
It’s a can of corn.
#person #gives #freely #gains #more #another #withholds #unduly #comes #poverty
24 What the wicked dread will overtake them;
what the righteous desire will be granted.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked receive their fears.
The Righteous receive their hopes.
#wicked #dread #overtake #righteous #desire #granted
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Surrendering to Jesus births wisdom and understanding.
#fear #the_Lord #Lord #beginning #wisdom #knowledge #Holy_One #understanding
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.”
Proverbs Club Commentary
Knowledge, aka Erudition, builds Prudence.
Discretion, aka Freedom Of Choice, exercises Wisdom.
#wisdom #dwell #together #prudence #possess #knowledge #discretion
