# 474 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 26 (1). Being ‘habitually out of touch with reality.’ (# 51)

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

# 473 The Proverbs – ‘A manual for living’ (MSG). Proverbs 25 (4) “A tsunami of hate…”

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

In my previous studies of the Psalms, when I got to Psalm 73 (see Posts 227-230), I was fascinated at … More

Most people, I guess, know the following lyrics from the famous song, “Food, glorious food”, in the play called “Oliver”. … More

The sayings of the wise continue with various topics to enable us and those around us to live fulfilling and … More