2      Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;    But by a man of understanding and knowledge    Right will be prolonged.-Proverbs 28:2There is a reality in which wickedness ...  Read More

The wicked flee when no one pursues,But the righteous are bold as a lion.-Proverbs 28:1As someone who enjoys watching police badge cam videos, I am continuously astounded by the criminals that will ru...  Read More

25When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself,And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,26The lambs will provide your clothing,And the goats the price of a field;27You shall have e...  Read More

24For riches are not forever,Nor does a crown endure to all generations.-Proverbs 27:24We must be extremely cautious as Americans not to put our trust in wealth. We must be cautious to see the reality...  Read More

23Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,And attend to your herds;-Proverbs 27:23For those things that are under your responsibility, it is vital that you are diligent to attend to them. Whether...  Read More

22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.-Proverbs 27:22For some, simple correction will help lead them out of their fo...  Read More

21The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,And a man is valued by what others say of him.-Proverbs 27:21When silver and gold are placed in a crucible and fired in a furnace, it reveals ...  Read More

20Hell and Destruction are never full;So the eyes of man are never satisfied.-Proverbs 27:20There never comes a point at which wickedness is satisfied. 1 John talks about the love of the world and wit...  Read More

19As in water face reflects face,So a man’s heart reveals the man.-Proverbs 27:19Scripture has a lot to say about the condition of our hearts. They reflect who it is we are. It shows where our treasur...  Read More

18Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;So he who waits on his master will be honored.-Proverbs 27:18The one who tends to the fig tree may have to wait many seasons before it starts bearing fr...  Read More

17As iron sharpens iron,So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.-Proverbs 27:17Community is essential for us to grow. We very quickly become unrefined when we are isolated. Relationships are h...  Read More

15A continual dripping on a very rainy dayAnd a contentious woman are alike;16Whoever restrains her restrains the wind,And grasps oil with his right hand.-Proverbs 27:15-16Consider a husband and wife ...  Read More

14He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,It will be counted a curse to him.-Proverbs 27:14I have not met a single person who would say that they hate to be compliment...  Read More

13Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress.-Proverbs 27:13There is a common thread for the believer of needing to be a good steward...  Read More

12A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;The simple pass on and are punished.-Proverbs 27:12There is wisdom in having the foresight for potential risks and danger. As believers, we should be th...  Read More

11My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,That I may answer him who reproaches me.-Proverbs 27:11It wasn't but a week ago that I was talking with a store clerk who shared her complaints of a family th...  Read More

10Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend,Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity;Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.-Proverbs 27:10I cannot begin to...  Read More

9Ointment and perfume delight the heart,And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.-Proverbs 27:9We have all become far too sensitive in the modern day. Rebuke and correction ...  Read More

8Like a bird that wanders from its nestIs a man who wanders from his place.-Proverbs 27:8What does a bird leave behind when they leave their nest? Their security, their comfort, their provision, and t...  Read More

7A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb,But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.-Proverbs 27:7There are so many ways in which we can take this. In a literal sense, one who has everything alre...  Read More

6Faithful are the wounds of a friend,But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.-Proverbs 27:6There have been many times that I have received harsh rebukes from those closest to me. They have strung and...  Read More

5Open rebuke is betterThan love carefully concealed.-Proverbs 27:5Consider the measure of love a father would have for his child if he let that child play wildly with sharp knives. Consider the measur...  Read More

4Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent,But who is able to stand before jealousy?-Proverbs 27:4I find it interesting that we often think opposite of this passage. We do not mind when people are jealous of...  Read More

3A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them.-Proverbs 27:3Attempting to deal with a fool in their wrath is a difficult ask for anyone. The fool does not play ...  Read More