24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs Club Commentary
While waiting to reconcile or to seek consultation,
sequester yourself in an isolated cubbyhole.
#quarrelsome_wife #quarrelsome #wife #corner_of_the_roof #corner #roof #better #live #share #house
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Cunning words provoke panic.
#north wind #brings #unexpected rain #sly tongue #provokes #horrified look #horrified #unexpected #rain
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals
on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs Club Commentary
This is reminiscent of
Exodus 23:4 (NIV)
If you come across your enemy’s
ox or donkey wandering off,
be sure to return it.
Burning coals are a symbol of shame
to repentance.
Meeting the needs of your enemy
awakens his shame for judging you.
#enemy #hungry #thirsty #burning_coals #Lord #reward #food #eat #water #drink #heap #head
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Trying to cheer up a despondent person is counterproductive.
Start with listening, prayer, and scripture.
19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
Proverbs Club Commentary
When suffering hardship,
trust only those proven to be reliable.
Others may only impair you.
