28 A perverse person stirs up conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The slander of the Wicked brings strife
even between good friends.
#perverse #person #stirs #conflict #gossip #separates #close #friends
27 A scoundrel plots evil,
and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked plan evil,
organize it with others when needed,
and execute their criminal plots.
“Scorching Fire” not only describes their words,
but also their deeds, and, of course, their fate.
#scoundrel #plots #evil #lips #like #scorching #fire
26 The appetite of laborers works for them;
their hunger drives them on.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Because of the fall of Mankind,
men are cursed to work
by “the sweat of their brow.”
Hunger is the motivator.
Work, however, can be redeemed
by dedicating it to God.
#appetite #laborers #works #hunger #drives
25 There is a way that appears to be right,
but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Appearances can be deceptive and deadly.
Follow the Narrow Path exclusively,
and safeguard your destiny.
#way #appears #right #end #leads #death
24 Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Showing love to someone
lifts the body and soul,
for both of you.
#gracious #words #honeycomb #sweet #soul #healing #bones
