Monthly Archives: October 2022

On Desire And Haste – Proverbs 19:2

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On Desire And Haste
Proverbs 19:2 (NIV)

2) Desire without knowledge is not good—
how much more will hasty feet miss the way!

Proverbs Club Commentary

Desire requires knowledge.
Impulsive fools cannot navigate the Narrow Path.

#desire #without #knowledge #not #good #more #hasty #feet #miss #way

Punishment Of Loud Mouths – Proverbs 18:8

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Punishment Of Loud Mouths
Proverbs 18:8 (NIV)

6) The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.

Proverbs Club Commentary

The conversation of fools inspires drubbings.
They should wise up and hold their tongues.

#lips #fools #bring #them #strife #their #mouths #invite #beating

Harmony Trumps Dissension – Proverbs 17:1

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Harmony Trumps Dissension
Proverbs 17:1 (NIV)

1) Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.

Proverbs Club Commentary

A family is meant to live together in unity, not discord.
Quickly resolve open issues with all involved.

#better #dry #crust #peace #quiet #house #full #feasting #strife

Gray Hair Of The Righteous – Proverbs 16:31

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Gray Hair Of The Righteous
Proverbs 16:31 (NIV)

31) Gray hair is a crown of splendor;
it is attained in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs Club Commentary

The Righteous tend to live long lives.
The Narrow Path produces health and blessings from God.

#gray #hair #crown #splendor #attained #way #righteousness

Correction Required – Proverbs 15:31

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Correction Required
Proverbs 15:31 (NIV)

31) Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs Club Commentary

Even a gibe from a frenemy can be a helpful warning in disguise.
Criticism, in any form, should be recognized and followed, if valid.

#whoever #heeds #life-giving #correction #home #among #wise #criticism