13) Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.
Proverbs Club Commentary
When an outsider pledges for your debtor,
obtain collateral first before agreement.
This protects you from financial loss.
#take #garment #security #stranger #hold #pledge #done #outsider
10) Like an archer who wounds at random
is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A business person must insure that the hiring process is more than just adequate.
#archer #who #wounds #random #one #hires #fool #any #passer-by
18) Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Perjury is not just a felony.
It is also an attack on the defendant.
#club #sword #sharp #arrow #gives #false #testimony #against #neighbor
21) Fear the Lord and the king, my son,
and do not join with rebellious officials,
22) for those two will send sudden destruction on them,
and who knows what calamities they can bring?
Proverbs Club Commentary
Respect your authorities in heaven and on earth.
Following traitors is catastrophic.
Distinguish the difference with wisdom from knowledge.
#fear #Lord #king #son #join #rebellious #officials #sudden #destruction #calamities #bring #Jesus
31) Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
Proverbs Club Commentary
Be aware of the strength of the alcohol you drink.
This verse allows for the consumption of alcohol,
while warning to drink in moderation.
#not #gaze #wine #red #sparkles #cup #goes #down #smoothly
