Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Ecclesiastes 1 Commentary This is interesting. We are coming from the Book of Proverbs, where “wisdom” was everything. But here in this book, everything is meaningless, including wisdom! Of course, we should be surprised. Is “wisdom” in the Book of Proverbs different from wisdom in Ecclesiastes? Of course, they are different. Wisdom is actually theContinueContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 1 Commentary”

Proverbs 31 Commentary The Book of Proverbs sits between a prologue in Chapter 1 and an epilogue in the last chapter. In between are numerous teachings targeted at just about every occupation: farmers, neighbors, friends, relatives, fathers, mothers, businessmen, leaders, and ordinary members of the community.Chapter 1 introduces us to Solomon as the source ofContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 31 Commentary”

Proverbs 30 Commentary What makes the author of these utterances more stupid than any man? Verse 2. Well, it’s probably because he hasn’t answered an important question: “Who has established all the ends of the earth?” His ignorance of the Most High makes him stupid – the description of a fool. The thought is thatContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 30 Commentary”

Proverbs 29 Commentary The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. Verse 27. The scripture is brutally honest! Your level of trust for the wicked, or comfort with the wicked, determines the extent of your love for God! Detest the wicked, but also know they detest you! To expect love and care fromContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 29 Commentary”

Proverbs 28 Commentary Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one perverse in his ways, though rich. Verse 6. One can be poor, but not blameless. This is a shame. To be rich and perverse is equally shameful. The scripture isn’t contradicting itself. Poverty is to be abhorred. It’s a consequence ofContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 28 Commentary”

Proverbs 27 Commentary Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt. Verse 11. The son here may refer to the saint. The wise saint brings joy to the LORD’s heart. But read it again. You may think of the Son in whom theContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 27 Commentary”

Proverbs 26 Commentary If these lines were not proverbs, verses 4 and 5 would be perfect examples of inconsistency, otherwise called contradictions by the spiritually uneducated. And they are sitting right next to each other! So what should the saint do, follow 4, or follow 5? We can contradict ourselves, but the LORD cannot contradictContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 26 Commentary”

Proverbs 25 Commentary Reading Luke 14:8-10 is like reading Proverbs 25. Well, the same voice is speaking! Then you know you can read these lines with expectations! Proverbs are like jewels in gold wrappings. The wrappings are also valuable! Read verses 6 and 7, and then read Luke 14, verses 8 to 10. The OldContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 25 Commentary”

Proverbs 24 Commentary Fight your life’s battles with wise counsel. Consider every possible outcome. There is safety in the multitude of counsel. Verse 6. It’s an encouragement not to make a decision based on zero information. It’s the kind of lesson you get in a management lecture! Yes, it’s from scripture. Men and women liveContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 24 Commentary”

Proverbs 23 Commentary Poverty awaits the drunkard and the gluttonous. Do not look on the wine when it is red. At last, it bites like a serpent. Could this be a reference to the satanic objectives behind wine? Verse 13 explains why men and women shouldn’t take wine. “Your eyes will see strange things. YourContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 23 Commentary”