First time I've seen "stupid" in the Bible. I think. (v. 1) So that must be saved for special moments, like those who hate correction.
Craftiness earns no favor from God.
A woman of noble character is paramount to a man. Not a fine piece of tail or a nice rack.
Be true to yourself. (v. 9)
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal. Not only is this instruction against cruelty, but it elevates man above animals. (v. 10)
If you play the lottery, is that chasing a fantasy? (v. 11)
Fools think that what they are doing, their way, is right. Refusing to accept correction or discipline. (v. 15)
A prudent man has a thick skin...overlooking insult. I'll try to remember that in traffic next time. (v. 16)
No harm befalls the righteous? (v. 21) What exactly does that mean? That the righteous will be preserved? But the wicked have their fill of trouble. So what kind of trouble? I know righteous people that have dealt with some horrible stuff. But is it because God protects them and carries them through trauma that it means "no harm?" I wonder about that.
Diligent hands will rule...the hands that are prepared, keep watch, aware of their situation...laziness leads to slavery. Once a person can be controlled, they can be enslaved. Happening now? (v. 24)
Don't hold on to kind words, go cheer somebody up. Whether they need it or not. (v. 25)
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