OCTOBER 30, 2026 Proverbs 3:27-28 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have it with you. Throughout his writings, Solomon continually […]
OCTOBER 29, 2026 Proverbs 3:25-26 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Over and over again, the Word of the Lord encourages us to be confident, bold and to trust Him […]
OCTOBER 28, 2026 Proverbs 3:21-23 Keep sound wisdom and discretion; so they will be life to your soul and grace to your neck. Then you will walk safely in your way, and your foot will not stumble. Long ago there was a TV advertisement promoting a certain brokerage firm who boasted that everyone in need […]
OCTOBER 27, 2026 Proverbs 3:19-20 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; by His knowledge the depths were broken up, and clouds drop down the dew. Take note of the fact that Solomon uses three important terms in these verses — wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Though the meaning of […]
OCTOBER 26, 2026 Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her. On the bemah (platform) in most synagogues, there is a cabinet called the Aron or “Ark” in which resides a Sefer Torah, the Book of the Law. During services, the […]
OCTOBER 25, 2026 Proverbs 3:13-15 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. As was addressed in […]
OCTOBER 24, 2026 Proverbs 3:13-14 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. In most any business transaction, there is an exchange between a buyer and a seller; the buyer takes the merchandise, and […]
OCTOBER 23, 2026 Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction; for whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights. When a parent has special affection for a child, it is common to observe one of two methods in […]
OCTOBER 22, 2026 Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction; for whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights. Whether we like to admit it or not, the fact is that none of us truly understand what is […]
OCTOBER 20, 2026 Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. Jewish commentary records some interesting thoughts on these verses, specifically the notion that dependence upon God’s direction is healthy to our bodies, both […]
OCTOBER 19, 2026 Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. These verses are, obviously, a continuation of the previous verses, again reminding us that leaning on our understanding and wisdom will not render […]
OCTOBER 18, 2026 Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Before moving on, let us consider one last facet of the lessons to be gleaned from the verses above. I believe that a […]