8) A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A bribe is both illegal and immoral.
The criminal usually over-estimates its’ power.
Avoid both sides of a bribe.
#bribe #seen #charm #one #gives #think #success #come #every #turn
5) The Lord detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Pride is the original sin from Satan himself.
Often, it is used to elevate oneself.
I am proud to say that I never commit it.
#Lord #detests #proud #heart #sure #they #not #go #unpunished
5) A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Fool resists constructive criticism.
The Prudent actively address it.
#fool #spurns #parent #discipline #whoever #heeds #correction #shows #prudence
3) A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The words from the Fool are ignorance.
The words from the Wise are wisdom.
#fool #mouth #lashes #out #pride #lips #wise #protect #them
12) Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Desires are frustrating,
until they are realized
and become our triumphs.
God is good.
#hope #deferred #makes #heart #sick #longing #fulfilled #tree #life
