This chapter contains many proverbs from Solomon. It almost reminds me of a list of proverbs, rather than a flowing chapter like all of the ones previous. I would encourage anyone and everyone, regardless if you are doing the Proverbs Projects, to read this chapter and look at each proverb that Solomon writes. Chances are, you will find a few that are currently applicable to your life.
Here are some verses that struck me and apply to some currents aspects of my life:
“Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.” (Verse 12) - I have been internally dealing with some past issues and events lately. I have harbored up all of this guilt and hatred towards these people from my past, but this verse just reminded me that hate will get me no where. Hatred will only make things worse. It may be hard to forget facts of the past, but what is not hard to forget is the feeling I had during those moments. I need to love those people from my past, not maintain a past, over-due anger.
“He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.” (Verse 17) - I have had a hard time lately admitting I am wrong. But, it just goes to show, that I am not always right (obviously!) and that I need to be open to instruction.
“To do evil is like a sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.” (Verse 23) - I don’t find sport in evil! But I have witnessed this love of sin so much recently. People of the world find so much entertainment in committing sin, regardless of its consequences.
That’s all I got for this chapter folks! I mean, this chapter is pretty cut and dry, black and white.
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