Tag: #proverbs

“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” Proverbs 10:7 Righteousness blesses others in more than just memory. The impact one man’s righteousness can have on a family, a business, a church can be multi-generational. However, with a wicked man, even his memory is shrouded in distaste […]

“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 10:6 It’s no doubt that Solomon regarded the righteousness of his father, David, and saw the blessings that were poured down. And it’s unlikely that he missed the righteous subject – he could probably spot them – receiving […]

“He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.” Proverbs 10:5 Diligence as a son and an example to my son. It is fitting that the youth work to gain knowledge and to grow. It is also fitting that they work to gain […]

“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Proverbs 10:4 Diligence: the courage to focus on what needs to be done, and to do your best to complete it. Laziness is a common reason for poverty – not the only reason, but a common one. On the other hand, he […]

“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” Proverbs 10:3 Hungry in body and soul. The righteous soul profits even when their bellies are hungry. God readily gives to the righteous, but the wicked – even though they crave, are not satisfied, because they focus on […]

“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” Proverbs 10:2 God’s economy works differently. Though the world’s financial systems may seem to benefit from “profit at any cost” God looks at our hearts and wants to change them to be more like Himself, regardless of what profit we make on this […]

“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” Proverbs 10:1 This verse, that begins the two phrase, one verse wisdom that continues through chapter 22, of the book of Proverbs, plainly states that seeking to make wise choices makes a father proud. […]