Category: Biblical Reflections

Proverbs 18:1 - 9 (NKJV) 1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.  2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.  3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.  4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The … Continue reading Isolation, Individualism, and Indiscretion

Zechariah 14:20–21 (NKJV) 20 In that day “HOLINESS TO THE LORD” shall be engraved on the bells of the horses. The pots in the Lord’s house shall be like the bowls before the altar. 21 Yes, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah shall be holiness to the Lord of hosts. Everyone who sacrifices shall come and take … Continue reading Holiness Unto the Lord (Zechariah 14:20–21, NKJV)

18 A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend. 19 He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.  20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.  21 He who begets … Continue reading The Lot of the Simple (Proverbs 17:18 – 28)

This passage is not so much about specific love/hate relationships as it is about ways people deal with one another that demonstrate either loving, compassionate actions, or else hateful or damaging actions.  Either way, they describe ways that individuals deal with one another in the days of Solomon and today.   9 He who covers … Continue reading Love/Hate Relationships (Proverbs 17:9 – 17)

1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts. 4 … Continue reading Wise Family Life (Proverbs 17:1 – 8)

23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. 26 The person who labors, … Continue reading Every Decision is From the Lord (Proverbs 16:23 – 33)

There are three well-known proverbs in this passage of Scripture.  They are listed below: Proverbs 16:16 (NKJV) 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:18–19 (NKJV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to … Continue reading Wisdom is Like Gold! (Proverbs 16:14 – 22)

16:1 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established. 4 The LORD has … Continue reading Be Righteous: God is Watching (Proverbs 16:1 – 13)