27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Blessings for those who support the poor.
Curses for those who ignore them.
#those #give #poor #lack #nothing #close #eyes #receive #curses
26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Godless are self-confident.
The Righteous trust the scriptures.
#those #trust #themselves #fools #walk #wisdom #kept #safe
25 The greedy stir up conflict,
but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Competition harms competitors.
Cooperation strengthens all involved.
You get to choose to be Greedy or Godly.
#greedy #stir #conflict #trust #Lord #prosper
24 Whoever robs their father or mother
and says, “It’s not wrong,”
is partner to one who destroys.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Get off your evil path before joining the destroyer.
Robbing your parents breaks
both the 5th and 8th commandments.
“Honor your father and your mother,
so that you may live long in the land
the Lord your God is giving you.”
Exodus 20:12 (NIV)
“You shall not steal.”
Exodus 20:15 (NIV)
#whoever #robs #father #mother #says #not #wrong #partner #destroys
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A warranted reprimand should be appreciated, eventually.
Flattery is temporary and not beneficial.
#whoever #rebukes #person #gain #favor #flattering #tongue
