Tag: Proverbs

I used to always say that once gray dominates my hair I wanted to get Jean-Luc Picard’s haircut. After today’s reading Proverbs 16 I am not so sure anymore:
“… gray hair is a glorious crown.”

Smart people keep quiet about what they know, but stupid people advertise their ignorance. (Proverbs 12)

The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet. (Proverbs 10)

Paul knew his Proverbs: “To be wise you must first have reverence for the LORD. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding.”

The Proverbs are a disturbingly wonderful, random collection of sayings. Reading Proverbs 8 you embark on a mission towards maturity:
“Are you immature? Learn to be mature.”