Like Vinegar and Soda
“Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather and like vinegar on soda is one who sings songs to a heavy heart” (Proverbs 25:20). Send article as PDF
Author: jchowning
Painfully Unreliable
“Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint” (Proverbs 25:19). Send article as PDF
A Dangerous Menace to Society
“A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow” (Proverbs 25:18). Send article as PDF
The Wisdom of Moderation
“Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, lest you be filled with it and vomit. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you” (Proverbs 25:16-17). Send article as PDF
The Art of Persuasion
“By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks a bone” (Proverbs 25:15). Send article as PDF
Clouds Without Rain
“Whoever falsely boasts of giving is like clouds and wind without rain” (Proverbs 25:14). Send article as PDF
Refreshing Others
“Like the cold of snow in time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters” (Proverbs 25:13). Send article as PDF
A Word Fitly Spoken and Heeded
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear” (Proverbs 25:11-12). Send article as PDF
The Folly of Haste
“Do not go hastily to court, for what will you do in the end when your neighbor has put you to shame? Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not disclose the secret to another; lest he who hears it expose your shame…
Self-Promotion
“Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of the great; for it is better that he say to you, ‘Come up here,’ than that you should be put lower in the presence of the…