4) By justice a king gives a country stability,
but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Justice is the bulwark of society and culture.
Bribes and greed will raze that bulwark.
#justice #king #gives #country #stability #those #greedy #bribes #tear #down
4) Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but those who heed it resist them.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Fool follows the Wicked.
The Wise oppose both the Fool and the Wicked.
#those #forsake #instruction #praise #wicked #heed #resist #them
9) Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A joyful heart is a delight.
Honest guidance from a friend is much appreciated.
#perfume #incense #bring #joy #heart #pleasantness #friend #springs #their #heartfelt #advice
6) Sending a message by the hands of a fool
is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Trusting a fool as a messenger can be catastrophic.
#sending #message #hands #fool #cutting #off #feet #drinking #poison
14) Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Liars deceive others by bearing false promises.
Keep your word and safeguard your honor.
#like #clouds #wind #without #rain #boasts #gifts #never #given
