33) The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Old Testament records several accounts
of casting lots and other ways to get an answer from God.
At least for Israel of that day,
the answer was from God.
#lot #cast #lap #every #decision #Lord
32) Better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Warriors are brave and heroic.
The Vigilant can be even greater.
#better #patient #person #warrior #self-control #takes #city
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
30) Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity;
whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
Proverbs Club Commentary
It is wise to learn and interpret body language.
“How to Read a Person Like a Book”
Gerard I. Nierenberg, Henry H. Calero
First published January 1, 1971
#whoever #winks #eye #plotting #perversity #purses #lips #bent #evil
29 A violent person entices their neighbor
and leads them down a path that is not good.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Violent people lead others astray.
Avoid them and their evil paths.
#violent #person #entices #neighbor #leads #down #path #not #good
