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<blockquote data-quote="heather" data-source="post: 176325"><p>Proverb 27 begins with the instruction to not entrust completely to our own plans. Our hearts may devise our plans, but God ultimately directs our steps. We do not know what tomorrow may hold. Verse two tells us to avoid self-praise and being boastful. Praise is good from someone, but not of yourself. A stone is heavy in the literal sense, as in material weight, but wrath is figuratively heavy and when applied to morality, grievous. The wrath of a fool is irrational and extreme. “Wrath is cruel and anger is outrageous,†but envy, or jealousy is more voracious than the simpler wicked urges of wrath and anger. Verses 5 and 6 state secret love that is not demonstrated in action is useless. This is true even if its profession and display reprimands us with wounds. This love is superior to the frequent, and therefore, deceitful kisses of an enemy. Verse 7 figuratively illustrate the luxury of wealth (the full soul) confers less happiness (loathful), than the healthy appetite of labor (hungry soul) to whom everything is bitter sweet (joy). The next verse is symbolically explaining that when we are out of place, we are not only out of our calling, but in danger. The heart is the organ usually associated with our emotions; therefore, being in the guidance of wise men will make the heart rejoice. Verse 10 regards the value of friendship. Stick with the tried and true friends you have. At times, the ties of blood and family are less reliable than those of genuine friendship. Ultimately, we are all brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family. The wisdom of a child shows just credit to their parents and aids the children in their troubles. A wise man will have the foresight and sensibility to anticipate evil and avoid it. The simple will tread into its path and will be chastised. Unwarranted enthusiasm in praising promotes doubts of selfishness. Verse 15 contentions of a wife are a continual dropping, just as a day of showers continually drops. Whoever tries to restrain her, their efforts are fruitless, and are compared to trying to hold the wind. The right hand is an organ of power. His right hand attempts to suppress fragrance, but it is in vain. Or, his right hand comes on oil, which means he cannot take hold, both referring to a woman that cannot be tamed. Verse 17 advises that conversation promotes intellect, which the face will display. Verse 18 symbolizes the lesson that persistence secures a reward, even for the humble servant. Verse 19 instructs us that we may see our personalities in the established tempers of others. Verse 20 is telling us that man's greediness, covetousness and materialism are as insatiable as the grave. Praise will test a man’s character, according to his praise, as he bears it. For example, futile men pursue it, weak men are inflated by it and wise men ignore it. Verse 22 states the stubborn wickedness of such is irredeemable by the heaviest afflictions. In verses 23 and 25, flocks constitute wealth. It is only by attention and persistence that the most solid assets can be preserved. In verses 25 – 27, the fact that preordained arrangements furnish the means of capability to those who properly use them is another motive to persistence. Hay literally means “grass appeareath,†household literally means the “house and the family.â€</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="heather, post: 176325"] Proverb 27 begins with the instruction to not entrust completely to our own plans. Our hearts may devise our plans, but God ultimately directs our steps. We do not know what tomorrow may hold. Verse two tells us to avoid self-praise and being boastful. Praise is good from someone, but not of yourself. A stone is heavy in the literal sense, as in material weight, but wrath is figuratively heavy and when applied to morality, grievous. The wrath of a fool is irrational and extreme. “Wrath is cruel and anger is outrageous,†but envy, or jealousy is more voracious than the simpler wicked urges of wrath and anger. Verses 5 and 6 state secret love that is not demonstrated in action is useless. This is true even if its profession and display reprimands us with wounds. This love is superior to the frequent, and therefore, deceitful kisses of an enemy. Verse 7 figuratively illustrate the luxury of wealth (the full soul) confers less happiness (loathful), than the healthy appetite of labor (hungry soul) to whom everything is bitter sweet (joy). The next verse is symbolically explaining that when we are out of place, we are not only out of our calling, but in danger. The heart is the organ usually associated with our emotions; therefore, being in the guidance of wise men will make the heart rejoice. Verse 10 regards the value of friendship. Stick with the tried and true friends you have. At times, the ties of blood and family are less reliable than those of genuine friendship. Ultimately, we are all brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family. The wisdom of a child shows just credit to their parents and aids the children in their troubles. A wise man will have the foresight and sensibility to anticipate evil and avoid it. The simple will tread into its path and will be chastised. Unwarranted enthusiasm in praising promotes doubts of selfishness. Verse 15 contentions of a wife are a continual dropping, just as a day of showers continually drops. Whoever tries to restrain her, their efforts are fruitless, and are compared to trying to hold the wind. The right hand is an organ of power. His right hand attempts to suppress fragrance, but it is in vain. Or, his right hand comes on oil, which means he cannot take hold, both referring to a woman that cannot be tamed. Verse 17 advises that conversation promotes intellect, which the face will display. Verse 18 symbolizes the lesson that persistence secures a reward, even for the humble servant. Verse 19 instructs us that we may see our personalities in the established tempers of others. Verse 20 is telling us that man's greediness, covetousness and materialism are as insatiable as the grave. Praise will test a man’s character, according to his praise, as he bears it. For example, futile men pursue it, weak men are inflated by it and wise men ignore it. Verse 22 states the stubborn wickedness of such is irredeemable by the heaviest afflictions. In verses 23 and 25, flocks constitute wealth. It is only by attention and persistence that the most solid assets can be preserved. In verses 25 – 27, the fact that preordained arrangements furnish the means of capability to those who properly use them is another motive to persistence. Hay literally means “grass appeareath,†household literally means the “house and the family.†[/QUOTE]
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