A worthless man.
v.25 Way of death. This proverb tells us that what seems right to man may be a way that ends in death. Trust in the Lord alone for your paths. See 14:12 and Mt 7:13-14.
v.26 Appetite. A laborer's appetite (hunger) drives him on. We work hard in order to meet our desires.
v.27 A worthless man. A worthless man (scoundrel) plots evil in his heart and his speech contains devastation. He digs up evil and propagates it with his mouth, harming others.
v.28 A dishonest man. The gossip and dishonest cause divisions as they spread slander among people. v.27-29 are talking about the same person and highlight a different part of his (lack of) character.
v.29 A man of violence. The man of violence (crime) leads his neighbor along in a way that is not good (the antithesis of choosing wisdom). Keep away from (don't associate with) such people.
v.30 Whoever winks his eyes. A persons mannerisms and facial expressions often give away that they are planning evil.
Read Proverbs 16:25-30
Monday, September 29, 2008
Proverbs 16:25-30
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