Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
Agur in the middle
20241202 Agur in the middle Proverbs 30:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 30:1 The words of Agur, son of Jakeh. The pronouncement. The strong man’s oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:Proverbs 30:2 I am more stupid than any other person, and I … Continue reading
shattered beyond recovery
20241201 shattered beyond recovery Proverbs 29:1-27 (JDV). Proverbs 29:1 One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly — beyond recovery.Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.Proverbs 29:3 A … Continue reading
misrule
20241130 misrule Proverbs 28:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.Proverbs 28:2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning … Continue reading
wounds of a friend
20241129 wounds of a friend Proverbs 27:1-27 (JDV). Proverbs 27:1 Don’t boast about tomorrow, because you don’t know what a day might bring.Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth — a stranger, and not your own … Continue reading
not fit for wisdom
20241128 not fit for wisdom Proverbs 26:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 26:1 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor is inappropriate for a fool.Proverbs 26:2 Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.Proverbs 26:3 A … Continue reading
balance
20241127 balance Proverbs 25:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 25:1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate … Continue reading
idler’s field
20241126 idler’s field Proverbs 24:23-34 (JDV). Proverbs 24:23 These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.Proverbs 24:24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent” — peoples will curse him, and nations … Continue reading
furnishing our houses
20241125 furnishing our houses Proverbs 24:1-22 (JDV). Proverbs 24:1 Don’t envy the evil or wish to be with them,Proverbs 24:2 because their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble.Proverbs 24:3 A house is built by Wisdom, and it … Continue reading
cravings
20241124 cravings Proverbs 23:1-35 (JDV). Proverbs 23:1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,Proverbs 23:2 and put a knife to your neck if you have a hungry throat;Proverbs 23:3 don’t desire his … Continue reading
Don’t
20241123 Don’t Proverbs 22:17-29 (JDV). Proverbs 22:17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.Proverbs 22:18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly … Continue reading
