Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
Summary: How do we get “sense”? Is there a place for beatings in this world? This short proverb opens the door to a difficult topic that touches each of our lives.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:13 — Wisdom and Sense”
Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.
Summary: Even though this proverb seems to be stating the obvious, it contains an amazing truth. The love that covers all wrongs is the most powerful force in the universe.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:12 — The Antidote”
Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Summary: It turns out that people communicate with their eyes almost as much as they do with their mouths.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:10 — Bug Eyes”
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Summary: The mouth is an important part of our body. It can be used to reveal who we are or to deceive others about what we are.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:11 — Open Wide”
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
Summary: Understanding this proverb teaches us a lot about ourselves and each other. To walk in integrity requires an understanding of God’s Word. To avoid the crooked paths requires a heart devoted to the Lord.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:9 — The Way We Walk”
The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Summary: Whether or not a person accepts commands is immediately obvious to anyone watching. How we respond to legitimate commands says a lot about our character.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:8 — Chattering”
“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
Summary: He is risen!
Continue reading “Acts 1: 11 — Happy Easter”
The name of the righteous is used in blessings,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
Summary: The Bible is the most unique and revered book ever written. There is a reason for that. It connects us with our Creator.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:7 — Blessings and Rot”
Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Summary: Translating from an ancient text can be a challenge. Today’s passage is one of the more challenging passages. How does violence overwhelm the mouth?
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:6 — Big Mouth”
He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Summary: This little proverb about farming has modern-day applications for those who are followers of Jesus.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:5 — The Harvest”