Proverbs

A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. Proverbs‬ ‭10:23‬ ‭NIV ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬The fool, (literally, “fat”) or stupid, silly man, finds sport, or laughter, or pleasure, in not only doing something bad, but planning or scheming about it. Compare that to the delight of the person of discernment or understanding.…

It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10:22‬ ‭NASB‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ One may be rich in soul, friendship, speech, and many other ways, but there is no ambiguity with the Hebrew word “Ashar” — it means to be wealthy. Physically, to have substance and increase. Rich…

The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense. Proverbs‬ ‭10:21‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬ Daily I have a choice: Do I sustain life or slowly let it eek away? Strong says the Hebrew word for nourish means: to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; to graze, by extension, to associate with (as…

The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. Proverbs‬ ‭10:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The Holy Spirit within me is a stream which flows out of me, like a river. And from His presence come good things. John talks about this fountain: On the last and greatest day…

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs‬ ‭10:19‬ ‭NASB‬‬ Or another way of translating from NIV says: Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs‬ ‭10:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Why would someone talk too much? There’s the natural desire to connect…

“He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.” Proverbs‬ ‭10:18‬ ‭NASB‬‬ Hatred is a strong emotion. The Hebrew carries the meaning, “exceedingly hateful.” It is directed at another person. A deep unhappiness or disgust caused by that person. When I dislike something, I usually acknowledge it and go…

Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Proverbs‬ ‭10:17‬ ‭NIV The Amplified Bible says, “He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing], But he who ignores and refuses correction…

The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death. ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10:16‬ ‭NIV  Rotherham: The labor of the righteous leads to life, the increase of the lawless to sin. Wages is a word meaning: labor, reward, or work. Something gained by intentionally working. Whereas earnings or increase is a…

“The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” In the Emphasized Bible by Rotherham, he translates: Yahweh suffereth not to famish the soul of the righteous, but the desire of the lawless he thrusteth away. Some translations focus on hunger for food, but more important is…