Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Proverbs 13 Commentary The contrast between the upright and the wicked continues. The scripture discusses the fruit of the wisdom that the LORD bestows on the individual. You cannot make yourself wise by doing things described here, wisdom is a special gift the LORD gives. Probably the Book of Proverbs should have come immediately afterContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 13 Commentary”

Proverbs 12 Commentary Learning or knowledge. Actions. Planning. Speech. Thoughts. Attitude. Intentions. Interactions with others. Work. Response to issues. Truthfulness. There could be more, but these are some of the elements listed in this chapter that are associated with an individual daily. For each item, the scripture defines two performance parameters: acceptable and unacceptable; holyContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 12 Commentary”

Proverbs 11 Commentary When the wicked die, that’s it – the story is over, end of hope. Verse 7. It summarizes the message of the chapter. What verse 7 hasn’t said is even more important. The saint has hope beyond the grave. No saint eats like it’s their last. No saint worries about a lossContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 11 Commentary”

Proverbs 10 Commentary The first 9 chapters were about lady Wisdom and lady Wickedness. The next 9 chapters will contrast the righteous and the wicked. These chapters are beautifully crafted with contradictions to provoke further thoughts. Righteousness delivers from death. Or, the wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked areContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 10 Commentary”

Proverbs 9 Commentary The story of the two women continues. Lady Wisdom and Lady Wickedness. Lady Wisdom has prepared a feast. She has posted her invitation publicly, and on top of the highest point in the city. It cannot be mistaken. It explains the nature of the gospel. It is open and available to all.ContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 9 Commentary”

Proverbs 8 Commentary The personification of abstract objects isn’t a new phenomenon. It could be a clever way of writing. Chapters 5 through 7 talk about the woman who is wickedness by herself. She seduces. She hunts. But she is also temptation of herself and by herself. Chapter 8 is about another woman called wisdom.ContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 8 Commentary”

Proverbs 7 Commentary Chapters 5 through 7 are similar. They all warn against sexual immorality. Chapter 5 lashed out at the stupidity of dying for what you already have. “Drink water from your own well,” the scripture encouraged. Chapter 6 laughed at the brainless man who commits adultery to destroy himself. The senselessness of adulteryContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 7 Commentary”

Proverbs 6 Commentary Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court – the LORD Jesus Christ. The first 5 verses reflect on this teaching. Of course, the LORD Jesus Christ is talking about the underlying rebellion within a man which must be settled here and now. How to escape a jailContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 6 Commentary”

Proverbs 5 Commentary Be attentive to wisdom and exercise discrimination and discretion. Know the consequences of sin. Understand that the lure of sin is powerful. The seduction can be irresistible. This chapter is beautifully and powerfully crafted using graphics of sexual interactions. Yes, it’s what it is, but more. Deception isn’t aimless. You may beContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 5 Commentary”

Proverbs 4 Commentary Nothing will stand in your way if you walk wisely, and you will not stumble when you run. Verse 12. Confusion comes when you feel you have walked wisely, yet you feel you are stumbling everywhere! In the first 10 verses, the father addresses his children on what he himself was taughtContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 4 Commentary”