Proverbs 25:16-17

Posted: August 25, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs Chapter 25
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Proverbs 25:16 If you find honey, eat just enough-too much of it, and you will vomit.

A certain amount of sweetness is wonderful, but after you are full, extra sweetness can make you sick. This could go with verse 17 that instructs the wise not to overdo anything that may lead to disgust and rejection, including overstaying or being overbearing with a friend who may begin to resent him.

Proverbs 25:17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, to much of you and they will hate you. 

We see in this that we are not to wear our welcome out with our neighbors. Close friends enjoy each other, but they also know when it’s time to go home.

Proverbs 24:19-20

Posted: August 24, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down
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Proverbs 24:19-20 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

Do not become angry or envious of the wicked’s apparent prosperity.

Many misunderstand the wicked’s earthly prosperity. Scripture warns the righteous not to desire it.

The wicked have no lasting future; their earthly pleasure is brief.

On resurrection day, the righteous will receive eternal life with the Lord, while those who rejected Him will be cast into the lake of fire with the devil and his demons.

This aligns with the scripture learned in Proverbs13:13 “The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, but the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.”

 

Proverbs 23:22-23

Posted: August 22, 2026 in Proverbs 01, Proverbs Chapter 23
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Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 

We have discussed before that your father and your mother only want to help you. You are their own flesh, and they want even better for you than they had themselves.

Be glad when God is good to you and lets your parents live a long time.

The child in the home is to be willingly under the authority of parents with obedient submission to them as the agents of the Lord place over him, obeying parents as if obeying the Lord Himself. The reasoning here is simply that such is the way God has designed and required it.

Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.   

Tell the truth at all cost. Whatever it takes of this world’s goods to learn the truth, do it. This world will pass away, but the truth is eternal. This “buy” is speaking of knowledge and understanding.

Obtain the truth at all costs. Then never relinquish it at any price.

Proverbs 22:12-13

Posted: August 22, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs Chapter 22
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Proverbs 22:12 – The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. 

We have studied in a previous lesson that the eyes of the Lord is referring to God’s awareness.

We see the eyes of the Lord watching over and protecting those who are following in His ways. This person, as we have said, is knowledgeable unto salvation. In the second half of this, we see that the Lord does not help the sinner further his sins.

Proverbs 22:13 – The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside!” or, “I will be murdered in the streets!”

This proverb refers to an excuse a lazy person might use to avoid going to work.  The excuse sounds silly to us, but that’s often how our excuses sound to others.  Don’t rationalize laziness.  Take your responsibilities seriously and get to work. 

A Caring Church, Doctor Charles Stanley.

Posted: August 21, 2026 in Proverbs 01
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https://www.intouch.org/listen/radio/a-caring-church

Great Teaching. Do we who go to Church really know each other? I don’t want a Sunday Friend.

Proverbs 20:19-20

Posted: August 20, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs Chapter 20
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Proverbs 20:19: A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid a man who talks too much

If a person talks about someone else to you (a talebearer), they will talk about you when you are out of sight to someone else. A talebearer is to be avoided. They reveal secrets and stir up strife.

Those who love to spread secrets will flatter to learn them.

Proverbs 20:20 If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

We see in this Scripture the opposite of “honor thy father, and thy days will be long upon the earth”.

Our mother and father’s love is probably more than anyone else’s. To curse them is, in essence, to curse yourself. This grievous sin will result in spiritual death.

Proverbs 21:20-21

Posted: August 20, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs 01, Proverbs Chapter 21
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Proverbs 21:20 – In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.    

This proverb is about saving for the future.  Easy credit has many people living on the edge of bankruptcy.  The desire to keep up and to accumulate more pushes them to spend every penny they earn, and they stretch their credit to the limit.  But anyone who spends all he has is spending more than he can afford.  A wise person puts money aside for when he or she may have less.  God approves of foresight and restraint.  God’s people need to examine their lifestyles to see whether their spending is God-pleasing or merely self-pleasing.

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

Those who pursue “righteousness” and “mercy” receive more than they seek.

We have read repeatedly that righteousness is being in right standing with God.  We also have read many times that it is Jesus’ righteousness that we take on.  We must accept Jesus as our Savior and we have righteousness.  But this speaks of a walk (followed) in that righteousness and mercy. 

We are told to be merciful because Jesus was merciful to us first.  Righteousness, mercy, and honor for us are a by-product of our salvation.

 

Proverbs 19:21-22

Posted: August 19, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs 01, Proverbs Chapter 19
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Proverb 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’S purpose that prevails

Man cannot always trust his own heart, but you can always trust the counsel of the Lord. Man must have a brand-new heart engraved with the laws of God before his heart is trustworthy. The counsel of God is found in the Bible.

 Proverbs 19:22: What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. 

 Here again, it must mean a poor, honest man is better than a rich liar. God says He loves a cheerful giver. If a man desires to do good, he will be kind. Rich liars are not kind since their lies bring harm; a kind poor man is more desirable 

 

 

Proverbs 18:14-16

Posted: August 18, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs Chapter 18
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Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a broken sprit who can bear it.

When the spirit is broken, people lose hope. I have heard medicine doctors say that there is an element other than the severity of the illness, and the treatment they have to give for a specific disease or condition is called the will to live.

A person who says in his spirit, “I will not die,” heals faster and, to the amazement of the doctors, sometimes lives when all human hope is gone.

On the other hand, you can give someone medicine that should cure them, and if they have no will to live, they will probably die. The spirit of man is his life. Many die from a broken heart soon after they have lost a loved one.

Proverbs 18:15 The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 

We see here someone eager to learn by doing and by listening.

Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great men

We see that a gift sometimes softens the heart and makes the way more accessible. This is not the word for a bribe but rather for a presentation given to someone.

I think a very nice gesture is to carry flowers or candy to the host when you are invited to dinner. It is just a way of showing you appreciate the effort she has gone to prepare the meal. Little gestures of friendship make everyone feel good.

Proverbs 17:19-20

Posted: August 17, 2026 in Book of Proverbs Broken Down, Proverbs Chapter 17
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17:19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

We see that a sinner enjoys causing others heartache. Sin and strife walk hand in hand. We also see someone who builds a fancy house from the outside so the neighbors will be envious of him. This can only bring destruction. Pride goes before a fall.

 Plainly put: This is an image of a proud person who flaunts his wealth with a huge house and a large front door, and thus invites death.

Proverbs 17:20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

A sinful heart brings forth sinful words. Ugly speaking, dirty jokes, and cursing bring even more sin. It is a never-ending cycle that feeds upon itself and gets worse and worse. This person is not honest, and those trading with him cannot believe anything he says. His deceit shows, and no one wants to deal with him. God will not bless him, and destruction is what’s in front of him. 

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