NOTE:  Verses 1-12 deal with attributes of a fool, mostly with analogies, with the exception of verse 2.  Not sure if it was gathered together with the others by accident or if there was some common thought. Proverbs 26:1  "...snow in summer and rain in harvest..." Those weather conditions don't fit the time of year.  …

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Proverbs 25:1  "These also are proverbs of Solomon..." Book is a compilation.  Solomon's proverbs may have been written in scattered texts and then copied into this group. 2  "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter." Riches of the knowledge of God …

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Proverbs 24:1  "Do not be envious of evil men..." Sometimes it seems like the wicked have everything they want even though they are ungodly.  Writer of Psalm 73 wondered about that.  It is possible to acquire what you desire in this world without concern for truth or godliness.  But you will have missed the point …

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Proverbs 23:1-3  "...Consider carefully what is before you...For they are deceptive food" Speaks of food, but I think is referring to motives.  Pay attention to what is happening, and guard your words.  What is before you may look and taste wonderful, but there is an ulterior motive behind it. 4  "Do not overwork to be …

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Proverbs 22:1  "A good name...Loving favor..." Reminder that some things are more important than money.  This is mentioned several times in the Proverbs. 2  "...The LORD is the maker of them all" Everyone is on equal footing with God.  He shows no partiality.  He's the only one in the universe that can do so. 3  …

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Proverbs 21:1  "The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD...He turns it wherever He wishes" Doesn't matter who the government is, God is still in control.  He can direct the heathen just as much as the saved.  His purposes will be accomplished. 2  "...the LORD weighs the hearts" Only He can see the …

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Proverbs 20:1  "...whoever is led astray by it is not wise" Interesting that the Scripture doesn't say to not drink wine, but expresses the wisdom of not doing so to excess or to the point of being controlled by it.  We should use the same wisdom to know when to drink it or if at …

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