Fools (Proverbs 26)

“Fools have no honor, or at least no honor that they deserve. Indeed, the comparison may imply that on the off chance that snow came in summer or rain at harvest, it would do great damage.” —Tremper Longman “The wise person must assess whether this is a fool who will...

More Proverbs of Solomon (Proverbs 25:1-28)

“These proverbs emphasize the circumstantial nature of speaking wise words. It is simply not the case that proverbs are effectively or even truly spoken in every situation. Sometimes the wise person needs to remain silent. It is only fools who speak all the time,...

Eat Honey (Proverbs 24:1-22)

Since God’s wisdom is good for our souls, we should pursue it and walk in it. 1. Do not envy people who reject Jesus. “If one envies and associates with evil people, then it is more than likely that they will become evil themselves.” —Tremper Longman 2. Understand the...

Words of the Wise Proverbs 22:17-23:15

“This particular proverb gives advice to a courier for table manners. It may seem a banal thing, but dining is actually an opportunity for people to manifest the type of self-control that demonstrates wisdom. Just as the wise are to control their emotional expressions...

Delighting in the Word of God Psalm 1

A happy and fruitful life is a life built on God’s Word. 1. We must delight in God’s Word. “Whatever really shapes a man’s thinking shapes his life.”—Derek Kidner “The reason we come away so cold from reading the word is because we do not warm ourselves at the fire of...