# 477 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 27 (2). Swirling, twisting, spiralling proverbs.

Kathleen Nielson suggests that “Proverbs 27 (until the final five verses) offers one of the best examples of proverbs that … More

# 476 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 27 (1) Are you alright with not knowing?

Revealing ignorance in any subject in certain cultures seems to be something to be avoided as much as possible. I … More

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In my Introduction to Proverbs (see Posts # 399-401) we considered two key words used in Proverbs describing people. They … More

Has anyone ever said to you, “I hate you”? Or have you ever said this to someone or about someone? … More

Like the need for humility, which has been stressed in chapter 25, is the need for self-control. This too, is … More

In my last Post I finished with the words: “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those … More

Hezekiah, who reigned 200 years after Solomon, was a good king, compared to many before and after him. In 2 … More

So how are you going reading through this particular piece of Wisdom Literature known as Proverbs? Are you growing in … More

Can you imagine a bridge over a fast-flowing river being built with material that had never been tested and so … More