8 Whoever plots evil
will be known as a schemer.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Your conspiracies expose your vile character.
#whoever #plots #evil #known #schemer
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Many adults insist that a child must never be physically disciplined.
This duel proverb rejects that philosophy.
The older the child becomes, the less effective the rod becomes.
#withhold #discipline #child #punish #rod #die #punish #save #death
3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The wise defend themselves from danger.
The foolish ignore danger and suffer the consequences.
#prudent #see #danger #take #refuge #simple #keep #going #pay #penalty
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—
how much more so when brought with evil intent!
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked deliberately offer up only evil sacrifices.
#sacrifice #wicked #detestable #brought #evil #intent
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked have no place in governance.
Remove them and prevent their reinstatement.
#wise #king #winnows #wicked #drives #threshing #wheel #threshingwheel
