On Feb 23, my eyesight started to deteriorate. My visual acuity had declined to the level whereby I had stopped doing my daily bible study. I found it very tiring for eyes to look at the computer, and the small font size. On Saturday, March 8, 2014, 50% of visiom had darkened. By Sunday, March 9, 80% of vision had darkened, I had trouble even walking...I could not see where I walked and what I ate. For the next 8 days, my eyesight kept deteriorating. I continually prayed for God's miraculous healing. On day 11, Wednesday, my eyesight improved slightly. I continued to pray. On March 21, I attended church for the first since my vision impairment; bro Albert fetched me to church.. On Friday, March 28, I went to church camp at Port Dickson; bro Richard helped drive our car to the church camp. In the evening, I switched on the computer on my own and sang songs of praise and worship using the YouTube video clips. Today, April 7, is my first time doing my bible study.
Proverbs Chapter 16.
To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. (Proverbs 16:1) (NIV)
The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. (Proverbs 16:1) (NKJV)
As human, we can plan and make plans. But it is upt God whether our plans will actually materialise. We must accept this fact of life...that what we plan to do may not happen as we wish or want.
2 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them,
but motives are weighed by the Lord. (Proverbs 16:2) (NIV)
2 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits. (Proverbs
16:2) (NKJV)
As human, we are often defensive of our actions. We think we are right in our own eyes. But God sees deep into our hearts, looking at our motives and intentions.
3 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans. (Proverbs 16:3) (NIV)
3 3 Commit your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established. (Proverbs 16:3) (NKJV)
In everything that we do, our work, our work, our ministry, we should commit to the Lord. And we will provide us the guidance and direction if we have a listening heart and mind.
References:
NIV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16&version=NIV
NKJV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16&version=NKJV
P/S: I am doing this bible study and blog...with the aid of 200% Magnifier.
P/S: With "Low Vision" constraint, I can only do a short bible study. Anyway, I am yet happy and grateful to God...that I can see a little now. I pray that God will continually heal my eyesight.. Hallelujah!!
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Monday, 7 April 2014
Saturday, 15 February 2014
Proverbs chapter 15 (part 4) - The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom #Wise sayings of Solomon
Bible study of Proverbs chapter 15, verses 28 to 33. Aided with Matthew Henry Commentary.
28 28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. (Proverbs 15:28) (NKJV)
28 28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (Proverbs 15:28) (RSV)
28 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. (Proverbs 15:28) (MIV)
The righteous person is wise and has good understanding. He will think before answering, think before speaking. He is not only slow to anger, he is also slow to answer so that he weighs the various options of answer, and select a most appropriate answer. In crisis situation, he can remain calms and give out good answers, share good plans on how to mitigate the crisis. In situation of contenion with angry customer, he is calm to think of a good answer to pacify the anger, and solve the problem.
On the contrary, the wicked person speaks forth vanity and foul speech. He is fast to respond and answer. When facing an angry customer, he may just refuse to entertain the customer complaint, and say something rash that increase the customer's anger further. In dispute, he will inappropriate things that will fuel the dispute among various disputing parties.
29 29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous. (Proverbs 15:29) (NKJV)
The Lord loves the righteous person, and listens to the prayer and supplication of the righteous. God is a fair, yet biased. God is fair because he blesses the righteous and chastise the wicked. God is also biased for the same reason, he is positively biased toward the righteous and pour blessings upon the righteous. For the wicked, God will be negatively biased having punishment in store for the wicked.
God sets himself at a distance from those that set him at defiance: The wicked say to the Almighty, Depart from us, and he is, accordingly, far fromthem; he does not manifest himself to them, has no communion with them, will not hear them, will not help them, no, not in the time of their need. They shall be for ever banished from his presence and he will behold them afar off. Depart from me, you cursed. He will draw nigh to those in a way of mercy who draw nigh to him in a way of duty: He hears the prayer of the righteous, accepts it, is well pleased with it, and will grant an answer of peace to it. It is the prayer of a righteous man that avails much.
30 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones healthy.[e] (Proverbs 15:30) (NKJV)
30 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and good news refreshes[c] the bones. (Proverbs 15:30) (RSV)
30
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones. (Proverbs 15:30) (NIV)
Good things that we see with our eyes will bring joy to the heart. Example: parents seeing the children coming back for the family reunion. Example: seeing one's favorite singer, actor or actress. Example: seeing the letter of promotion and salary increase. Example: seeing the new car or dream car.
Similarly, hearing good news also brings joy and gladness. Hearing the news of children doing well in exam. Hearing news of best friend getting married. These are some examples of good news which would bring joy.
31 31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
32 32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility. (Proverbs 15:31-33) (NKJV)
31 31 He whose ear heeds wholesome admonition
will abide among the wise.
32 32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
33 33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor. (Proverbs 15:31-33) (RSV)
Characteristics of the wise person:
1) Be in company of other wise friends.
2) Listens to rebuke, reproof and correction.
3) Humble for knowledge and learning, and also a general attitude of humility.
4) Fear the Lord, love God and obey God's commands.
5) Take heed of instruction and teaching.
It is the character of a wise man that he is very willing to be reproved, and therefore chooses to converse with those that, both by their words and example, will show him what is amiss in him: The ear that can take the reproofwill love the reprover. Faithful friendly reproofs are here called the reproofs of life, not only because they are to be given in a lively manner, and with a prudent zeal.
Those that are so wise as to bear reproof well will hereby bemade wiser (Prov. 9:9), and come at length to be numbered among the wise men of the age, and will have both ability and authority to reprove and instruct others. Those that learn well, and obey well, are likely in time to teach well and rule well.
The wisdom of those that are willing, not only to be taught, but to be reproved: He that hears reproof, and amends the faults he is reproved for, gets understanding, by which his soul is secured from bad ways and directed in good ways.
Saturday, Feb 15, 2014.
Michael Yeap.
NIV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NIV
RSV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=RSV
nkjv: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NKJV
Commentaries:
27) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.28
28) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.29
29) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.30
30) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.31
31) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.32
32) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.33
28 28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. (Proverbs 15:28) (NKJV)
28 28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (Proverbs 15:28) (RSV)
28 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. (Proverbs 15:28) (MIV)
The righteous person is wise and has good understanding. He will think before answering, think before speaking. He is not only slow to anger, he is also slow to answer so that he weighs the various options of answer, and select a most appropriate answer. In crisis situation, he can remain calms and give out good answers, share good plans on how to mitigate the crisis. In situation of contenion with angry customer, he is calm to think of a good answer to pacify the anger, and solve the problem.
On the contrary, the wicked person speaks forth vanity and foul speech. He is fast to respond and answer. When facing an angry customer, he may just refuse to entertain the customer complaint, and say something rash that increase the customer's anger further. In dispute, he will inappropriate things that will fuel the dispute among various disputing parties.
29 29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous. (Proverbs 15:29) (NKJV)
The Lord loves the righteous person, and listens to the prayer and supplication of the righteous. God is a fair, yet biased. God is fair because he blesses the righteous and chastise the wicked. God is also biased for the same reason, he is positively biased toward the righteous and pour blessings upon the righteous. For the wicked, God will be negatively biased having punishment in store for the wicked.
God sets himself at a distance from those that set him at defiance: The wicked say to the Almighty, Depart from us, and he is, accordingly, far fromthem; he does not manifest himself to them, has no communion with them, will not hear them, will not help them, no, not in the time of their need. They shall be for ever banished from his presence and he will behold them afar off. Depart from me, you cursed. He will draw nigh to those in a way of mercy who draw nigh to him in a way of duty: He hears the prayer of the righteous, accepts it, is well pleased with it, and will grant an answer of peace to it. It is the prayer of a righteous man that avails much.
30 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones healthy.[e] (Proverbs 15:30) (NKJV)
30 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and good news refreshes[c] the bones. (Proverbs 15:30) (RSV)
30
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones. (Proverbs 15:30) (NIV)
Good things that we see with our eyes will bring joy to the heart. Example: parents seeing the children coming back for the family reunion. Example: seeing one's favorite singer, actor or actress. Example: seeing the letter of promotion and salary increase. Example: seeing the new car or dream car.
Similarly, hearing good news also brings joy and gladness. Hearing the news of children doing well in exam. Hearing news of best friend getting married. These are some examples of good news which would bring joy.
31 31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
32 32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility. (Proverbs 15:31-33) (NKJV)
31 31 He whose ear heeds wholesome admonition
will abide among the wise.
32 32 He who ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
33 33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor. (Proverbs 15:31-33) (RSV)
Characteristics of the wise person:
1) Be in company of other wise friends.
2) Listens to rebuke, reproof and correction.
3) Humble for knowledge and learning, and also a general attitude of humility.
4) Fear the Lord, love God and obey God's commands.
5) Take heed of instruction and teaching.
It is the character of a wise man that he is very willing to be reproved, and therefore chooses to converse with those that, both by their words and example, will show him what is amiss in him: The ear that can take the reproofwill love the reprover. Faithful friendly reproofs are here called the reproofs of life, not only because they are to be given in a lively manner, and with a prudent zeal.
Those that are so wise as to bear reproof well will hereby bemade wiser (Prov. 9:9), and come at length to be numbered among the wise men of the age, and will have both ability and authority to reprove and instruct others. Those that learn well, and obey well, are likely in time to teach well and rule well.
The wisdom of those that are willing, not only to be taught, but to be reproved: He that hears reproof, and amends the faults he is reproved for, gets understanding, by which his soul is secured from bad ways and directed in good ways.
Saturday, Feb 15, 2014.
Michael Yeap.
NIV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NIV
RSV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=RSV
nkjv: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NKJV
Commentaries:
27) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.28
28) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.29
29) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.30
30) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.31
31) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.32
32) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.33
Friday, 14 February 2014
Proverbs chapter 15 (part 3) - Plans fail for lack of counsel #Wise sayings of Solomon
Bible study of Proverbs chapter 15, verses 21 to 27. Aided with Matthew Henry Commentary.
21 21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly. (Proverbs 15:21) (NKJV)
23 23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word! (Proverbs 15:23) (NIV)
It is a good thing to be able to give a wise and appropriate reply. This will be a joy and gladness to person who replies, and sweet to the ears for the person receiving the reply. Wisdom in speech is very important as one of the principles of wisdom.
We speak wisely when we speak seasonably: The answer of the mouthwill be our credit and joy when it is pertinent and to the purpose, and is spoken in due season, when it is needed and will be regarded, and, as we say, hits the joint. Many a good word comes short of doing the good it might have done, for want of being well-timed.
24 24 The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may turn away from hell[d] below. (Proverbs 15:24) (NKJV)
24 24 The wise man’s path leads upward to life,
that he may avoid Sheol beneath. (Proverbs 15:24) (RSV)
24 24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. (Proverbs 15:24) (NIV)
The wise and prudent person lives a life leading to eternal life, leading to heaven. His path is away from spiritual death.
A good man sets his affections on things above, and deals in those things. His conversation is in heaven; his way leads directly thither; there his treasure is, above, out of the reach of enemies, above the changes of this lower world. A good man is truly noble and great; his desires and designs are high, and he lives above the common rate of other men. It is above the capacity and out of the sight of foolish men.
25 25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow. (Proverbs 15:25) (NKJV)
25 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but maintains the widow’s boundaries. (Proverbs 15:25) (RSV)
25 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place. (Proverbs 15:25) (NIV)
God protects the assets of the lowly citizens because God loves the humble people. God hates the proud person, and will punish the proud by destruction of his business empire, his huge estate, his vast properties. To be blessed by God, we must appreciate God and remain humble. We must not be proud and conceited when God bless us with riches and wealth. If we are blessed with greater riches and wealth as compared to other people, we must be ever so thankful and express our continual gratitude to God, acknowledging God for the blessings, and always remain humble.
The proud, that magnify themselves, bid defiance to the God above them and trample on all about them, are such as God resists andwill destroy, not them only, but their houses, which they are proud of and are confident of the continuance and perpetuity of. Pride is the ruin of multitudes.
26 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
But the words of the pure are pleasant. (Proverbs 15:26) (NKJV)
26 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
the words of the pure are pleasing to him.[b] (Proverbs 15:26) (RSV)
26 26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but gracious words are pure in his sight. (Proverbs 15:26) (NIV)
Good thoughts and good words are liked by God. God likes people with pure and noble thoughts, wise and gracious words. Gracious words should be spoken to other people. It is no point to speak good only to God and speak wickedly to other people. For God's greatest commandments are to love our God, and to love our neighbours.
God hates the wicked thoughts of the wicked people. Not only God hates the wrong doings which are already committed, God also hates the evil and deceitful thoughts. Because wrong doings start from the evil heart and the evil thoughts.
The former part of this verse speaks of thoughts, the latter of words, but they come all to one; for thoughts are words to God, and words are judged of by the thoughts from which they proceed, so that, 1. The thoughts and words of the wicked, which are, like themselves, wicked, which aim at mischief, and have some ill tendency or other, are an abomination to the Lord; he is displeased at them and will reckon for them. The thoughts of wicked men, for the most part, are such as God hates, and are an offence to him.
27 27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live. (Proverbs 15:27) (NKJV)
27 27 He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household,
but he who hates bribes will live. (Proverbs 15:27) (RSV)
27 27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live. (Proverbs15:27) (NIV)
We must practice fair business practices and ethics in business and work. The person who takes bribes will somehow bias positively toward the bribe giver, hence, breeding an unfair business practice. Other forms of unfairness are also not acceptable. Business practice should be on win-win basis, all contracts and agreements should be fair and win-win for all parties concerned.
Friday, Feb 14, 2014.
Michael Yeap-------------------------
NIV:: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NIV
RSV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=RSV
NKJV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NKJV
Commentaries:
21 21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly. (Proverbs 15:21) (NKJV)
21 21 Folly is a joy to him who has no sense,
but a man of understanding walks aright.(Proverbs 15:21) (RSV)
but a man of understanding walks aright.(Proverbs 15:21) (RSV)
21 21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. (Proverbs 15:21) (NIV)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. (Proverbs 15:21) (NIV)
The wise person who has understanding will choose to live a life which is upright, with good deeds. A good and righteous life will bring about riches and wealth, happiness and joy, peace and security, a meaningful life and eternal life.
For the foolish person devoid of understanding will choose to live a life of folly, with many bad and unhealthy activities. Living a foolish life will lead to many problems, troubles, and spiritual death. The foolish person enjoys living a sinful life.
22 22 Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established. (Proverbs 15:22) (NKJV)
But in the multitude of counselors they are established. (Proverbs 15:22) (NKJV)
22 22 Without counsel plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22) (RSV)
but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22) (RSV)
22 22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22) (NIV)
but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22) (NIV)
Plans are more likely to be successful if we take in and consider multiple ideas, and multiple points of view. A wise leader will listen to the advice/counsel and ideas of other people, compare and analyze the options, and eventually decide on the best course of action.
If plans are made on only one person's idea, the plan may or may not be successful. That person has a tendency to think from one point of view only. Hence, it is better to consider multiple points of views, multiple ideas, multiple advices.
23 23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23) (RSV)
and a word in season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23) (RSV)
23 23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word! (Proverbs 15:23) (NIV)
It is a good thing to be able to give a wise and appropriate reply. This will be a joy and gladness to person who replies, and sweet to the ears for the person receiving the reply. Wisdom in speech is very important as one of the principles of wisdom.
We speak wisely when we speak seasonably: The answer of the mouthwill be our credit and joy when it is pertinent and to the purpose, and is spoken in due season, when it is needed and will be regarded, and, as we say, hits the joint. Many a good word comes short of doing the good it might have done, for want of being well-timed.
24 24 The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may turn away from hell[d] below. (Proverbs 15:24) (NKJV)
24 24 The wise man’s path leads upward to life,
that he may avoid Sheol beneath. (Proverbs 15:24) (RSV)
24 24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead. (Proverbs 15:24) (NIV)
The wise and prudent person lives a life leading to eternal life, leading to heaven. His path is away from spiritual death.
A good man sets his affections on things above, and deals in those things. His conversation is in heaven; his way leads directly thither; there his treasure is, above, out of the reach of enemies, above the changes of this lower world. A good man is truly noble and great; his desires and designs are high, and he lives above the common rate of other men. It is above the capacity and out of the sight of foolish men.
25 25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow. (Proverbs 15:25) (NKJV)
25 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but maintains the widow’s boundaries. (Proverbs 15:25) (RSV)
25 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place. (Proverbs 15:25) (NIV)
God protects the assets of the lowly citizens because God loves the humble people. God hates the proud person, and will punish the proud by destruction of his business empire, his huge estate, his vast properties. To be blessed by God, we must appreciate God and remain humble. We must not be proud and conceited when God bless us with riches and wealth. If we are blessed with greater riches and wealth as compared to other people, we must be ever so thankful and express our continual gratitude to God, acknowledging God for the blessings, and always remain humble.
The proud, that magnify themselves, bid defiance to the God above them and trample on all about them, are such as God resists andwill destroy, not them only, but their houses, which they are proud of and are confident of the continuance and perpetuity of. Pride is the ruin of multitudes.
26 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
But the words of the pure are pleasant. (Proverbs 15:26) (NKJV)
26 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
the words of the pure are pleasing to him.[b] (Proverbs 15:26) (RSV)
26 26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but gracious words are pure in his sight. (Proverbs 15:26) (NIV)
Good thoughts and good words are liked by God. God likes people with pure and noble thoughts, wise and gracious words. Gracious words should be spoken to other people. It is no point to speak good only to God and speak wickedly to other people. For God's greatest commandments are to love our God, and to love our neighbours.
God hates the wicked thoughts of the wicked people. Not only God hates the wrong doings which are already committed, God also hates the evil and deceitful thoughts. Because wrong doings start from the evil heart and the evil thoughts.
The former part of this verse speaks of thoughts, the latter of words, but they come all to one; for thoughts are words to God, and words are judged of by the thoughts from which they proceed, so that, 1. The thoughts and words of the wicked, which are, like themselves, wicked, which aim at mischief, and have some ill tendency or other, are an abomination to the Lord; he is displeased at them and will reckon for them. The thoughts of wicked men, for the most part, are such as God hates, and are an offence to him.
27 27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live. (Proverbs 15:27) (NKJV)
27 27 He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household,
but he who hates bribes will live. (Proverbs 15:27) (RSV)
27 27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live. (Proverbs15:27) (NIV)
We must practice fair business practices and ethics in business and work. The person who takes bribes will somehow bias positively toward the bribe giver, hence, breeding an unfair business practice. Other forms of unfairness are also not acceptable. Business practice should be on win-win basis, all contracts and agreements should be fair and win-win for all parties concerned.
Friday, Feb 14, 2014.
Michael Yeap-------------------------
NIV:: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NIV
RSV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=RSV
NKJV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NKJV
Commentaries:
20) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.21
21) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.22
22) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.23
23) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.24
24) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.25
25) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.26
26) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.27
27)
21) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.22
22) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.23
23) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.24
24) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.25
25) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.26
26) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.27
27)
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Proverbs chapter 15 (part 1) - A soft answer turns away wrath #Wise sayings of Solomon
Bible study of Proverbs chapter 15.,verses 1 to 6. Aided with Matthew Henry's Commentaries.
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. (Proverbs 15:1-2) (NKJV)
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 2 The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,[a]
but the mouths of fools pour out folly. (Proverbs 15:1-2) (RSV)
When the other person is angry, a soft and gentle answer can calm down the anger of the other person. Just remain a little silent when the other person is angry and blurting out. When the person cools off a bit, then only reply but do it gently and softly.
On the other hand, if reply harshly to the angry person, this will cause that person to increase in anger. Result will be more yelling, more heated quarrel.
The wise person speaks words of knowledge, good speech that is constructive. The words of the foolish person are of limited knowledge, vain speech, lack of wisdom.
3 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3) (NKJV)
3 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and the good. (Proverbs 15:3) (NIV)
God can see everywhere, and everyone at the same time. God can see who is bad and who is good. God can see the wrongdoings and the good deeds. God will reward those with good deeds, and punish those with bad deeds.
4 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. (Proverbs 1:4) (NKJV)
4 4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. (Proverbs 1:4) (RSV)
4 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 1:4) (NIV)
A good tongue which is wholesome, gentle and soothing will bring good life, meaningful life. Good tongue blesses other people. Good tongue brings favour from God and men. Good tongue that glorifies God will bring about eternal life.
But a perverse tongue will bring lots of trouble, argument, quarrel, discord, and disunity. Perverse will cause unhappiness and tension in life.
A good tongue is healing, healing to wounded consciences by comforting them, to sin-sick souls by convincing them, to peace and love when it is broken by accommodating differences, compromising matters in variance, and reconciling parties at variance; this is the healing of the tongue, which is a tree of life.
5 5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent. (Proverbs 15:5) (NKJV)
5 5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but he who heeds admonition is prudent. (Proverbs 15:5) (RSV)
5 5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. (Proverbs 15:5) (NIV)
A prudent person will listen to instruction and correction. A prudent is ever willing to learn from mistake and error. A prudent person is willing to correct his mistake. A prudent person is willing to repent and turn away from bad habits and sinful activities.
A foolish person will despise instruction and correction. A foolish person thinks he is right in his own eyes.
6 6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6) (NKJV)
6 6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. (Proverbs 15:6) (RSV)
6 6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings ruin. (Proverbs 15:6) (NIV)
The righteous will continually good income, and store up the excess money. Hence, the house of the righteous contains much wealth and great treasure. But the wicked will be wasteful with his income, and his income from deceitful means and evil ways may not last forever. Income earned through improper means will bring him his own destruction.
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2014.
Michael Yeap.
NIV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NIV
RSV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=RSV
NKJV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NKJV
Commentaries:
1) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.1
2) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.2
3) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.3
4) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.4
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1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. (Proverbs 15:1-2) (NKJV)
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 2 The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,[a]
but the mouths of fools pour out folly. (Proverbs 15:1-2) (RSV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Proverbs 15"1-2) (NIV)
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Proverbs 15"1-2) (NIV)
When the other person is angry, a soft and gentle answer can calm down the anger of the other person. Just remain a little silent when the other person is angry and blurting out. When the person cools off a bit, then only reply but do it gently and softly.
On the other hand, if reply harshly to the angry person, this will cause that person to increase in anger. Result will be more yelling, more heated quarrel.
The wise person speaks words of knowledge, good speech that is constructive. The words of the foolish person are of limited knowledge, vain speech, lack of wisdom.
3 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3) (NKJV)
3 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and the good. (Proverbs 15:3) (NIV)
God can see everywhere, and everyone at the same time. God can see who is bad and who is good. God can see the wrongdoings and the good deeds. God will reward those with good deeds, and punish those with bad deeds.
4 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. (Proverbs 1:4) (NKJV)
4 4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. (Proverbs 1:4) (RSV)
4 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 1:4) (NIV)
A good tongue which is wholesome, gentle and soothing will bring good life, meaningful life. Good tongue blesses other people. Good tongue brings favour from God and men. Good tongue that glorifies God will bring about eternal life.
But a perverse tongue will bring lots of trouble, argument, quarrel, discord, and disunity. Perverse will cause unhappiness and tension in life.
A good tongue is healing, healing to wounded consciences by comforting them, to sin-sick souls by convincing them, to peace and love when it is broken by accommodating differences, compromising matters in variance, and reconciling parties at variance; this is the healing of the tongue, which is a tree of life.
5 5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent. (Proverbs 15:5) (NKJV)
5 5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but he who heeds admonition is prudent. (Proverbs 15:5) (RSV)
5 5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. (Proverbs 15:5) (NIV)
A prudent person will listen to instruction and correction. A prudent is ever willing to learn from mistake and error. A prudent person is willing to correct his mistake. A prudent person is willing to repent and turn away from bad habits and sinful activities.
A foolish person will despise instruction and correction. A foolish person thinks he is right in his own eyes.
6 6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6) (NKJV)
6 6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. (Proverbs 15:6) (RSV)
6 6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings ruin. (Proverbs 15:6) (NIV)
The righteous will continually good income, and store up the excess money. Hence, the house of the righteous contains much wealth and great treasure. But the wicked will be wasteful with his income, and his income from deceitful means and evil ways may not last forever. Income earned through improper means will bring him his own destruction.
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2014.
Michael Yeap.
NIV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NIV
RSV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=RSV
NKJV: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2015&version=NKJV
Commentaries:
1) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.1
2) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.2
3) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.3
4) http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Prov.15.4
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