A Journey through the Bible with Tiglath
84. The Book of Proverbs, chapter 5 to end
After our break for summer we now resume our journey through this interesting book,
commenting as we go.
Chapter 10. Verse 1 tells us
how pleased a father is when his
son is wise and well behaved and
how sad he is when his son goes
astray. In verse 5 a wise son gathers in
the harvest in the summer, a foolish
one spends his time sleeping when he
should be working.
Chapter 11. Verse 2 warns us of false pride. Being modest is being wise.
Chapter 12. 'a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband'.
Chapter 13. A wise son heareth his father's instruction.
Thus chapters 10 to 25 tell us of virtues and vices and contains much food for
thought e.g. 10:21 'the lips of the righteous feed many but fools die for the want of
wisdom'.
I have found Proverbs difficult upon which to write a commentary. As soon as I
had dug out a nugget of wisdom another claimed my attention. It is a very jewel box
of treasures: wise sayings after wise sayings followed by good advice. If I have to
comment further I shall fill up the magazine. I want you to continue studying Proverbs
where I have left off.
Do carry on on your own for the next month whilst I prepare my next article about the
Book of Ecclesiastes. I shall be very surprised if the Book of Proverbs does not
give you deep thoughts and wisdom that will remain with you until the end of your
Lives.
I would be very interested to know, at the end of the month, what you think of
Proverbs and what you have gained from studying it. If you inform the editor and give
her your 'phone number I will call you for a conversation about anything you have found interesting.
