David is dying and the maneuvering to replace him has started. Sometimes people hate politics (the maneuvering for power) and it’s true...

The one chapter from a woman to her son emphasizing wisdom – knowing what to do with men and act as a king as well as what to look for in...

The chapter starts with an honest confession of weariness as the author contemplates learning wisdom.  He cannot do it on his own.  He...

This chapter continues the theme of injustice and dealing with authority.   However, this chapter focuses a lot more on what God does. ...

Poverty and injustice are integrally tied together. Not that one always results in the other,  but that one invites the other so easily....

What provokes you?  This chapter deals with things that provoke a reaction and the things we should want in life.  Iron does sharpen...

What is appropriate in life?  Chapter 26 starts off with a series of things that fit best together or not: like snow in summer or the...

This chapter has some great sections.  The first one is on how to approach kings and understand what their priorities are/should be....

Victory is gained by an abundance of counselors…not counselors that are counseling against one another but counselors that are bringing...

This chapter is about self-discipline – coming out of the 30 sayings started in chapter 22.  Self-discipline is prized often in our...

Proverbs is such a great reminder of what is truly important in very practical situations.  One of the most remembered verses is vs. 1.  ...

This chapter emphasizes lifestyle and the results of various ones. It starts with the reminder that God weighs our motives while we...

One of the themes in this chapter is the king, his power and desires. A wise king uses his power well. To promote righteousness and...

Proverbs 19 mixes the themes of being poor and being foolish especially with your speech again.  It concludes it is better to be poor...

Again this chapter emphasizes our speech and how it impacts our life.    Things that involve speech: A fool likes expressing his opinion...

Strife is a major theme in this chapter. It’s easy to start and difficult to finish. Don’t be the cause of it. We have to train children...

There are few stronger verses that argue for the sovereignty of God than vs.  33.  The lot (or a kind of dice)  had to be cast but its...

I have always appreciated verse 1 and the wisdom contained in it.  A soft answer turns away wrath.  Not a weak answer but a calm one. ...

Sowing and reaping is a part of this chapter. The backslider and the wise person are compared as to fruit. Not just that you receive...

Welcome to Colossians, a letter of the Apostle Paul. Some background is helpful to understanding. The church in Colossae was started by...