Author Archives: Plymothian

Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,     and do not claim a place among his great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”     than for him to humiliate you before … Continue reading →

Remove the dross from the silver,     and a silversmith can produce a vessel; 5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,     and his throne will be established   through righteousness. Removing Corrupt Officials Many governments today turn a … Continue reading →

These are more proverbs   of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;     to search out a matter is the glory of kings. 3 As … Continue reading →

23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality   in judging is not good: 24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”     will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. 25 But it will go … Continue reading →

21 Fear the Lord and the king,   my son,     and do not join with rebellious officials, 22 for those two will send sudden destruction   on them,     and who knows what calamities they can bring? Submit to … Continue reading →

19 Do not fret   because of evildoers     or be envious of the wicked, 20 for the evildoer has no future hope,     and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.  Proverbs 24:19, 20  It Will End … Continue reading →

17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls;     when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice, 18 or the Lord will see and disapprove     and turn his wrath away from them. Talking Smack As long as it’s … Continue reading →

15 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous,     do not plunder their dwelling place; 16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again,     but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. You … Continue reading →

13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good;     honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. 14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:     If you find it, there is a future hope for … Continue reading →

10 If you falter in a time of trouble,     how small is your strength! 11 Rescue those being led away to death;     hold back those staggering toward slaughter. 12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” … Continue reading →