Reading Plan · Day 188
Changes this passage only. Set your default for every passage.
Proverbs 10-12
Day 188
Previously · Day 187 · Proverbs 7-9
The previous day's reading covered proverbs that presented wisdom as an excellent woman and contrasted that with deception as being a strange woman/harlot. The reader's response to correction determined whether he had understanding or not.
Day 188 Read
Where You Stopped
Proverbs 10
1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Commentary · verses 1-2
Doctrines on this passage
3Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Commentary · verse 3
God would not allow the soul of the righteous to famish. This did not mean the righteous would not be physically famished.
4He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Commentary · verses 4-5
The word "slack" in verse 4 literally meant "deceit." These verses spoke of two men who worked. One worked deceitfully, the other diligently. The difference between these two men was HOW and WHY they were working.
6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
6Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Commentary · verses 6-7
Even the names of the righteous last in the long term.
8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Commentary · verses 8-9
The reason those who walked uprightly "walk surely" was because those who walked uprightly were intentionally walking that way for the right reason (WHY) and the right way (HOW).
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Commentary · verses 10-11
The righteous spoke life: the ability to repair.
12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Commentary · verse 12
Love covered all sins between people: 1 Peter 4:8. Notice how the rest of this day's reading focused on the interaction between people.
13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
Commentary · verses 14-16
The works of the righteous led to life (the ability to repair). This was because the works of the righteous were wisdom: profitable decisions.
17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Commentary · verse 17
More proof that we ought to take heed to correction. We ought to consider we are wrong.
18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Commentary · verses 18-23
Those who were fools wanted to do wickedness. Those who had understanding wanted to be wise.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Commentary · verses 24-25
Again, Righteousness was the measure for eternal life.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Commentary · verses 26-29
God's way was as a fortress to those who walked uprightly.
30The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Commentary · verses 30-32
More examples of how the righteous' words brought wisdom and understanding and the wicked's words brought destruction and death.
Where You Stopped
Proverbs 11
1A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
1A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Commentary · verse 1
"A false balance" represented injustice. God was Just and He delighted in Justice.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Commentary · verse 2
Pride brought shame while humility brought wisdom.
Doctrines on this passage
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Commentary · verses 3-4
On Judgment Day, it will not matter what you HAVE. What is important is HOW you live.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
Commentary · verses 5-6
The wicked fell by their own wicked actions.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Commentary · verses 7-9
The word "godless" in this verse was also translated as "hypocrite." An effect of those who lived godlessly and in hypocrisy was that they destroyed (sinned against) their neighbor.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Commentary · verses 10-11
The actions and words of the righteous and the wicked impacted all those around them.
12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Commentary · verse 12
If you make profitable decisions, you will not despise your neighbor. Therefore, those who despised their neighbor did not have wisdom. Also, a man of understanding knew when to speak.
13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Commentary · verses 13-14
Where there was no wise guidance, people fell. Leaders supplied their followers with a right WHY and a right HOW in accomplishing their purpose.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Commentary · verses 15-18
The wicked earned wages in the wrong way and for the wrong reason (deceit) while those who sowed righteousness could be sure they would receive Reward.
19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Commentary · verses 19-20
Those who lived perfectly (maximum profitability) did so by living wisely. These people were a delight to Jehovah.
21Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Commentary · verses 21-22
A beautiful woman without discretion was compared to a pig with a gold ring in its nose. This woman without discretion would be focused on gaining attention solely for her physical appearance.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Commentary · verses 23-26
If you had, you ought not hold it for yourself. Notice, it said to sell what you had. This was Just. This was value for value.
27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Commentary · verses 27-28
Putting your trust/faith in riches (what you HAVE) would cause you to fall while the righteous would flourish. This was because the righteous put their trust/faith in God and therefore, lived by wisdom.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Commentary · verses 29-30
The fruit, or effects, of righteousness was the tree of life. This fruit was the effect of wisdom.
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!
31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Commentary · verse 31
All people would be recompensed for their actions, the righteous and the wicked.
Where You Stopped
Proverbs 12
1Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Commentary · verse 1
Those who loved correction (being shown where they were wrong) loved knowledge (right WHAT). Those who hated reproof (correction) were brutish. "Brutish" simply meant "stupidity."
2A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Commentary · verse 2
"Good" meant "right and just." A good man gained favor from God while a wicked man was condemned.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Commentary · verses 3-5
The thoughts of the righteous were just. The counsels of the wicked were deceit: a right WHAT with a wrong or no HOW/WHY.
Doctrines on this passage
6The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Commentary · verses 6-7
The wicked were short term. The righteous were long term.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Commentary · verses 8-11
Those who did good work would have plenty of bread but those who followed unprofitable people did not have understanding.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Commentary · verses 12-13
Transgression of the lips caused a trap for an evil man while the righteous escaped this trouble. This was because the righteous had wisdom and understanding and would be able to escape words that were transgression.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Commentary · verses 14-15
A fool was right in his own eyes (pride) but he that listened to counsel (humble) was wise.
16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Commentary · verses 16-17
When we spoke truth (right WHAT with a right HOW/WHY) we showed righteousness.
Doctrines on this passage
18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Commentary · verses 18-19
Truth was long term, eternal even. Lies were short term.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Commentary · verse 20
Those who devised evil did so by supplying a wrong HOW/WHY.
21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Commentary · verses 21-22
Lying lips spoke wrong WHAT's and were an abomination to God. Those whose actions were true (right HOW/WHY) were God's delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Commentary · verses 23-24
The slothful needed to be bossed in order to do work. Being slothful was resting without having worked.
25Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Commentary · verses 25-26
Our actions could either guide or cause to err the people we interacted with.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
28In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Commentary · verses 27-28
The way of righteousness was life: the ability to repair.
Commentary · verse 28
This day's reading covered proverbs that focused on the interaction between people. Again, a measure for excellence was the person's response to correction.
Doctrines on this passage
Righteousness brought profitability in the long term. Righteousness was the measure for eternal life and therefore, delivered from death.