Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Summary: This passage provides another argument for righteousness before God. The wisdom God provides to those who ask gives us the words we need to avoid the wicked.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:6 — The Best Defense”
The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Summary: On this 4th of July let us remember that this nation was not founded on the will of men, but on the will of God.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:5 — July 4th”
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Summary: Solomon switches gears suddenly and turns his focus on the married. How does our faith in God impact our relationship with our spouse? If we do a little reading between the lines we see that there is a right way and a wrong way to be a spouse.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:4 — Double Crown”
No one can be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
Summary: This passage is a powerful encouragement in times of trouble. It points us to our need for God and his faithfulness to those who rely on him.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:3 — Deep Roots”
Good people obtain favor from the Lord,
but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
Summary: Are you a “good person?” That question is one that we should ponder now and then. The favor of the Lord depends on the answer.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:2 — Favor”
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but whoever hates correction is stupid.
Summary: Calling someone “stupid” is a big deal in our society. It seems like turning on the TV is an invitation to have someone call me stupid. People are yelling and screaming as if that is going to convince someone to change their mind. So who is stupid?
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:1 — Stupid is as Stupid Does”
If the righteous receive their due on earth,
how much more the ungodly and the sinner!
Summary: Solomon continues to educate us on the meaning of being righteous. In today’s passage, he compares the righteous to the ungodly. It is an interesting comparison!
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:31 — Dues”
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and the one who is wise saves lives.
Summary: Sometimes the meaning of something needs to be dug out of the words. Today’s passage provides us with a very interesting bone to chew on.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:30 — Mixed Metaphor”
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Summary: The history of Israel is a tragedy of sorts. So much potential was given to the Israelites and they squandered the gift God gave them.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:29 — Shepherds and Kings”
Those who trust in their riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Summary: Parsing the meaning of a proverb is a bit like solving a puzzle. What does each piece mean? Today we look at what it means to be a green leaf.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:28 — The Green Leaf”