Humility and fear of the Lord.
v.1 A good name. Always choose a good reputation over great riches (Eccl 7:1a). A good name is much more valuable than a gold egg in a silver bowl. There is certainly nothing wrong with riches, but if you have to choose between the two, choose a good name. Wealth can quickly disappear, but a good name will last.
v.2 God's creation. The rich and the poor have something in common: the Lord of creation made both of them. Remember this and have mercy on the poor you come into contact with (14:31).
v.3 Prudence. The prudent man sees danger coming and avoids it (takes precautions) while the simple continues (blindly) on and suffers harm as a result (he walks right into it). Parallel in 27:12 and 14:16.
v.4 Reward. The humble and those who fear the Lord will have as a reward riches, honor and (long) life (or satisfying life, MSG). See 3:16 where Wisdom is said to offer riches and honor and a long life.
v.5 Thorns and snares. Watch out for the thorns and snares (dangers in life) that are in the way of the crooked (corrupt). If you guard (value) your soul (life) you will steer clear of them. See 15:19.
v.6 Train a child. Parents who train their children in the way (of wisdom) they should go will find that when they grow up they will stay on that path. See Eph 6:4.
v.7 The borrower. The borrower is the slave of the lender and the rich rule over the poor. This proverb is a warning to not be a borrower (or to guarantee someones debt). See Jas 2:6.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Proverbs 22:1-7
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