Proverbs 11:20-31

Conduct and discretion.
v.20 Conduct pleasing to the Lord. The Lord abhors those with a twisted (evil) mind; but he delights in those who follow a blameless course in life. See also 17:20.
v.21 The certainty of punishment. The righteous (and offspring) escape punishment; but for the wicked it is absolutely certain.
v.22 Beauty without discretion. A woman with no discretion is compared to a pig with a gold ring in its snout. The pig does not know the value of the gold ring; likewise a woman without discretion. Physical beauty without character is out of place (just like the gold ring on the pig). Note that it is possible to have both beauty and good judgment (Abigail, 1 Sm 25). See 31:30.
v.23 Desire and expectation. God rewards the righteous with good; but the wicked with wrath. See also 10:24, 28.
Giving and receiving.
v.24-25 Generosity and prosperity. The proverbs here present a paradox. The one who is generous toward others is provided for himself. One who withholds what is right is not provided for himself. One who nurtures others will himself be nurtured. See 2 Cor 9:6.
v.26 Socially responsible business. This proverb counsels against morally wrong business prices. We have the picture on one withholding something the people need presumably to drive prices up. The one who sells (what the people need, e.g. food) is crowned with blessing.
v.27 Desires in life. If you diligently seek God's favor (wisdom), you will find it. If you seek evil (folly), it will find you.
v.28 Security. Your object of faith in life determines your (eternal) security. Trust in riches and you will come to ruin in life (fall dead like a dried up leaf, Mk 10:23). Trust in God and you will flourish like a green leaf (a symbol for prosperity, Ps 1:3).
Fruit and households.
v.29 Trouble and poverty. He who troubles his household (bring harm on those closest to him) will gain nothing for it and may have to become a servant to the wise. (See Lk 15:11-32.)
v.30 Fruit of a righteous life. A righteous life brings forth fruit and a tree of life (i.e., the fruit will sustain and nourish life). The second half of the verse indicates the wise will win souls (for the Lord).
v.31 Wage for sin. If the righteous suffer the wage of their sin, then certainly the wicked will, and much more. The sense may be that the righteous are rewarded for their good deeds and evildoers for their misdeeds (1 Pt 4:18).

This section of proverbs provides ample motivation to live a life of wisdom and righteousness and run away from a life of folly and wickedness.

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