27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The fear of the Lord is reverence for Jesus.
It puts us on the Narrow Path, and keeps us there.
All other paths lead only to death.
#fear #Lord #fountain #life #turning #person #snares #death
1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
Proverbs Club Commentary
First, let’s apply this to both sons and daughters.
Wise progeny embrace parental guidance.
Fools ignore it.
#wise #son #heeds #father #instruction #mocker #respond #rebukes
27 The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The worker enjoys the fruits of his labor,
while the sluggard has no meat.
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule:
“The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NIV)
#lazy #roast #game #diligent #feed #riches #hunt
27 Whoever seeks good finds favor,
but evil comes to one who searches for it.
Proverbs Club Commentary
You will find what you seek.
Therefore, seek Wisdom, not Wickedness.
#whoever #seeks #good #favor #evil #comes #searches
27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs Club Commentary
In general, the Righteous enjoy longer lives than the Wicked.
The life spans of the Wicked are cut short by their evil paths.
What are the Godly expected to do, that would shorten their lives?
#fear #Lord #adds #length #life #years #wicked #cut #short
