Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]”A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth” ( v. 3) “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control” (v. 11) “If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure” (v. 14)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 29[:]

[:en]”Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse” (v. 6) “He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father” (v. 7) “If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable” (v. 9) “He who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 28[:]

[:en]”Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth” (v. 1) “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips” (v. 2) “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” (v. 4) “Better is open rebuke than… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 27[:]

[:en]FOOL’S ACTION BEING COMPARED: Answering a fool according to his folly will make you like a fool (v. 4) Sending a message by the hand of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking violence (v. 6) Proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a lame man’s legs that hang limp… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 26[:]

[:en]Proverbs of Solomon: “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” (v. 11) “Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone” (v. 15) “Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house — too much of you, and he will hate you” (v. 17) “If… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 25[:]

[:en]GLUTTONY: “When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.  Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive” (v. 1-3) RICHES: “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 23[:]

[:en]INTEGRITY: “A good name is more desirable than great riches’ to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (v. 1) RICH/POOR: “Rich and poor have this in common:  The Lord is the Maker of them all” (v. 2) “The rich rule over the poor. and the borrower is servant to the lender” (v. 7)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 22[:]

[:en]The Lord directs and weighs our heart.  He wants us to be righteous and he abhors a proud heart/.(vs. 1-4).  God see the violence, (v. 7), evil desires (v. 10) and detestable sacrifices (v. 27) of the wicked.  He will judge them in due time (v. 30) “He who pursues righteousness and love finds life,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 21[:]

[:en]Cause and Consequence: Strong drink leads man astray (v. 1) Being quarrelsome is dangerous (v. 3) Laziness brings about poverty (v. 4, 13) Differing weights and measures are detestable to the Lord (v. 10, 23) Lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel (v. 15) Dishonest gain ends up with a mouth full of gravel… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 20[:]