Context Summary Proverbs 15:1–5 focuses on the wisdom of responding correctly to disagreement and correction. Several verses note the value in “soft” or “gentle” answers in resolving conflict. Those who unleash a torrent of attacks and criticisms are foolish, compared to those who take the time to consider an answer. Solomon reminds the reader that… Continue reading Proverbs 15:1
(Read Proverbs 30:1-6) Agur speaks of himself as wanting a righteousness, and having done very foolishly. And it becomes us all to have low thoughts of ourselves. He speaks of himself as wanting revelation to guide him in the ways of truth and wisdom. The more enlightened people are, the more they lament their ignorance; the… Continue reading Proverbs 30:5
(Read Proverbs 8:12-21) Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption of Christ’s precious blood, the riches… Continue reading Proverbs 8:17
