Entries for Proverbs Chapter 11
Proverbs 11:29-31
2013 July 17
29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
A cruel person that does not do his job as part of the family will end up with nothing. He will also end up as the employee or ...
Proverbs 11:28
2013 July 17
28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
To trust in riches is to trust in something that is temporary and uncertain. It has no strength to support us. But if our lives are branches out of the true vine, then ...
Proverbs 11:27
2013 July 17
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
If we rise up early in the morning looking to be a blessing to others, we will find The Lord blessing us throughout the day. But is we go looking for trouble ...
Proverbs 11:24-26
2013 July 17
24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
This verse has to do with how we assist those in need.
Worldly logic will tell you that if you give things away, you will not have enough ...
Proverbs 11:23
2013 July 17
23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Though the righteous may stumble and fall occasionally, they have a heart to do good. It is their desire that pure goodness will one day reign in them. The wicked are never interested ...
Proverbs 11:22
2013 July 17
22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
A jewel in the snout of a pig is a waste. So is a beautiful woman who does not make good choices.
Basically, a beautiful woman without wise choices and ...
Proverbs 11:20-21
2013 July 17
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
There is a very strong attitude that must be understood here. The Lord is not just displeased with the actions of the wicked. Their motivation, a ...
Proverbs 11:18-19
2013 July 17
18 “The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.”
The wicked actively pursue deceit in the things they do. However, they don't realize they hurt themselves more than others in the end.
The elect who sow righteousness in their walk ...
Proverbs 11:16-17
2013 July 17
16 “A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”
It is difficult to steal the riches of a strong man because of his power. The power of a gracious woman is her honor. She that is truly gracious and honorable keeps her honor because she does become haughty ...
Proverbs 11:15
2013 July 17
“He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”
It is dangerous to be responsible for anyone’s debt. If you do this, you better be prepared to not only lose your money but pay off the other person’s portion ...
Proverbs 11:14
2013 July 17
"Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
If we rely only on our own opinion, experiences, and wisdom, we are setting ourselves up for a lot of disappointment and failure. Our decisions may also cause those around us to suffer as ...
Proverbs 11:12-13
2013 July 17
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
12 Paul teaches us that we are to live at peace with people as much as we can. This would especially be profitable with your neighbor whom you live so close to ...
Proverbs 11:9-11
2013 July 17
Continuing with the pattern of contrast between the righteous and the wicked Solomon, in these three verses, show how the righteous are a blessing to their community while the wicked are a curse, and the people know it!
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge ...
Proverbs 11:8
2013 July 17
“The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.”
Jesus has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. As the three Hebrews (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) testified, God might deliver them from the fire alive, but if not, at least they are ...
Proverbs 11:7
2013 July 17
"When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth."
This parable is very straight forward. Whatever dream the wicked have in their heads about the afterlife, it is false. The only hope they have, if it can be called hope, is what they ...
Proverbs 11:5-6
2013 July 17
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
To direct a path means to make it plain and clear. This means ...
Proverbs11:4
2013 July 17
"Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death."
Our trust should be in the righteousness of Christ because He is our only hope.
Seeking earthly riches and fame will give us no standing before a holy God.
Proverbs 11:1-3
2013 July 17
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
1 - According to scripture, the economy is a moral issue. The Lord delights in honest business. Crooked business is not just considered sin by the Lord. He is sees it as an abomination, utterly ...
