5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked travel their destructive paths and invite others.
The Righteous remain on the Narrow Path.
#paths #wicked #snares #pitfalls #preserve #life #stay #far #them
29 The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked trust their bravado.
The Righteous trust their Narrow Path.
#wicked #bold #front #upright #thought #their #ways
28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The love from a leader insures his position.
His allegiance insures his life and his success.
#love #faithfulness #keep #king #safe #throne #secure
29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Righteous are civil and have no concern of sanctions.
The Wicked are constantly chastened for their behavior.
#penalties #prepared #mockers #beatings #backs #fools
6 The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The words of the ungodly attract assault and battery upon them.
#lips #fools #bring #them #strife #their #mouths #invite #beating
