The
book of Proverbs is known as a book of wisdom.
We often hear short quips of profound wisdom and call them
“proverbs”. Our homes are filled with
little plaques, signs, needlepoints and pillows containing tidbits of wisdom -some
from the scripture, some from wise men that have gone before us. Jewish culture dictates scriptures written on
scrolls and posted on the door frames of their homes. My imagination would like to think that if
there were decorative items in their homes similar to ours; they would contain
some of the nuggets of wisdom from Proverbs 14-15.
14:2 By living right, you
show
that
you respect the Lord;
by
being deceitful, you show
that
you despise him.
14:6 Make fun of wisdom,
and
you will never find it.
But
if you have understanding,
knowledge
comes easily
14:31 If you mistreat the poor,
you
insult your Creator;
if
you are kind to them,
you
show him respect
15:1 A kind answer
soothes
angry feelings,
but
harsh words
stir
them up.
15:11 If the Lord can see
everything
in
the world of the dead,
he
can see in our hearts.
15:22 Without good advice
everything
goes wrong—
it
takes careful planning
for
things to go right
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