• Proverbs 2:7-8 (NLT)“He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of justice and protects […]

  • Proverbs 1:5-6 (NLT)“Let those who are wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those who understand receive guidance by exploring the depth of meaning in these proverbs, […]

  • Proverbs 30:6 (NLT)“Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you, and you will be found a liar.” Respecting the Blanks This is a serious and poignant warning. […]

  • Proverbs 29:5 (NLT)“To flatter people is to lay a trap for their feet.” Sincere Praise vs. Strategic Flattening There is a massive difference between sincere praise and flattery. Praise uplifts […]

  • Proverbs 28:7 (NLT)“Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.” The Trajectory of the Discerning When a young person […]

  • Proverbs 27:8 (NLT)“A person who strays from home is like a bird that strays from its nest.” The Myth of the Lone Eagle The world teaches a “get yours and […]

  • Proverbs 26:4-5 (NLT)“[4] When arguing with fools, don’t answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are. [5] When arguing with fools, be sure to answer […]

  • Proverbs 25:5 (NLT)“Remove the wicked from the king’s court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.” The Vulnerability of the Throne Even a great king can be marred […]

  • Proverbs 24:5-6 (NLT)“A wise man is mightier than a strong man, and a man of knowledge is more powerful than a strong man. So don’t go to war without wise […]

  • Proverbs 23:9 (NLT)“Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.” The Strategy of Silence The Hebrew word for fool used here is kesil, which literally […]