It has been Solomon's observation that those who live outside the Ten Commandments have a lot of bad stuff happen to them. They may thin

Solomon is trying to help the young person studying wisdom under his care. Don't get too enamored with schemes and deception. It looks l

Solomon finishes his bold statements regarding the power and benefits of wisdom in this final set-piece – security and freedom from harm don

Solomon says that this is the way of the naive person. They start down the path of everybody-wins, but they turn back from it and go after t

The inspired writer sums up the idea that a husband and the community must make sure that a wife and mother receives the praise that she des

The key idea is what is said about the lion. He does not retreat before any. Too often we try and show we are right in a public way which st

What is interesting about this proverb is that it describes all the things that weren't done for this farmer or vineyard owner to be suc

In this proverb Solomon says that you should not focus your gaze on what you are tempted by when it is at its most tempting. If you try and

This is a very interesting proverb reminding us that it is imperative that you do all you can to insure that you gain your goal, but its fin

Getting older means that you have made some good decisions. Looking older is not a bad thing but a good thing. While it is true that living

How open are you to correction? It could very well determine whether you live up to your full potential.

Solomon is trying to counter the idea that it is okay to exploit the poor because it is their own fault that they are poor.

This proverb maintains the basic principle of cause and effect in this world. Galatians 6:7 says it this way: Do not be deceived, God is not

This is the second in the series of insights into the righteous person's conduct and life. Solomon chooses to contrast the righteous wit

We have a tendency to believe that the way we experience the world is the way that it has always been. But that is not the case. Our world i

Solomon is using this idea of godly justice to point out that there is no amount of restitution that will make the sin of adultery restored.

Solomon specifically says not to envy the man who gains through his aggressiveness and harm to others. Don't envy what he gains and do n

Solomon wants to drive deep into the soul of his young students that you will create the world you live in. The way you treat people will be

In one sense God is saying: If you want to be stately or powerful in your walk as a leader, you must realize how to try and change another p

The writer is trying to get young men especially to not be taken in by a woman's beauty or personality or charm. These will not last and