Proverbs: Get Wisdom

Blessed Humility Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Insight We know that pride was the main reason for the Fall (Genesis 3:5); and it still lives in fallen man (Mark 7:22). God shames men because they do not know their limits and …

The Perfect Weight Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. Insight God does enter into business; you can take Him into partnership with you. However, you can’t form a partnership with Him if you are crooked. If you are honest, …

Come Lord Jesus Proverbs 10:30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not inhabit the earth. Insight Let’s look at history with that in view. All of the great world leaders, the kings and the captains, have disappeared. The pharaohs, the Caesars, Alexander the Great, Napoleon—they are …

When Not to Speak Proverbs 10:19–21 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for …

The Road to Fellowship Proverbs 10:16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, the wages of the wicked to sin. Insight This proverb makes me think of Cain and Abel. “The labour of the righteous leads to life.” Abel raised sheep, and he brought a little lamb for his …

Blessed Love Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins. Insight Here is a simple but forceful contrast. Hatred, however disguised by a smooth exterior, is the selfish principle of man. Like an underground fire, it constantly stirs up mischief and creates or keeps alive envy and …

Integrity Proverbs 10:9 He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known. Insight An honest person is secure in his walk (his conduct) but a person whose paths are crooked (lit., “twisted”), whose conduct is wicked, in contrast with a person of integrity, …

A Wise Response Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart will receive commands, but a prating fool will fall. Insight The heart is the seat of true wisdom, and a teachable spirit is the best proof of its influence. For whoever knows himself is grateful for further light. As soon as …

Saved to Serve Proverbs 10:5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. Insight The wise son … gathers his blessing at the appropriate time. Look again at the large harvest of opportunity in working for God. Galatians …

Blessed Diligence Proverbs 10:4 He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. Insight Daily observation confirms the fact that lazy hands bring poverty, while diligent hands bring wealth, the reward of the harvest. Industry was the law of paradise (Genesis 2:15), and …