Pr. 19: Good Grief, Still More Proverbs for Living

Proverbs 19:3 "A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. "

Blamelessness trumps wealth. (v. 1)

Zeal without knowledge...yeah, I've seen it, and often I've had it. It's ridiculous and of no substance. Also, it's a caution against doing things in such a hurry you miss "the way." (v. 2)

Boom, a man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. So I wonder how much personal torment that God is blamed for that is a direct result of that person's own folly...foolishness, poor choices, sins... (v. 3)

How many of my relatives are shunned because of their poverty. This Proverb isn't suggesting this OK, merely stating what happens. There are several proverbs like this. (v. 7)

You care about your soul, you will acquire wisdom. (v. 8)

Fools don't belong in luxury, its dangerous. (v. 10)

Patience overlooking an offense is a result of the active pursuit of wisdom. (v. 11)

You can't inherit a prudent wife like you can houses and wealth. She is from the LORD. (v. 14)

Not disciplining your son is akin to being a willing party to his death. YOu have only so much time to contribute to his being a wise person. (v. 18)

A sluggard is too tired to eat even though his hand is full of food. That's odd. Even though you may have a provision, you still may not be able to eat it.(v. 24)