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Proverbs 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The contrast between the upright and the wicked continues. The scripture is discussing 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 comeContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 13 Commentary”

Proverbs 12 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 on a daily basis. For each item, the scripture defines two performance parameters:ContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 12 Commentary”

Proverbs 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com When the wicked die, that’s it – the story is over, end of hope. Verse 7. The Message Bible. 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 saintContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 11 Commentary”

Proverbs 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 wickedContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 10 Commentary”

Proverbs 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 toContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 9 Commentary”

Proverbs 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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. The saint is warned to stay away. Chapter 8 is about another woman called wisdom. She is also onContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 8 Commentary”

Proverbs 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 ofContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 7 Commentary”

Proverbs 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court – the LORD Jesus Christ. The first 5 verses are reflecting 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 escapeContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 6 Commentary”

Proverbs 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Be attentive to my 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 message is beautifully and powerfully crafted using graphics of sexual interactions. The scripture brings to the fore the madness of adultery. WhatContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 5 Commentary”

Proverbs 4 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 wasContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 4 Commentary”