Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Proverbs 10 begins with a wise son bringing joy to his father and a foolish boy gives his mother heartache. Once again, we look at many different sayings that come in pairs. The righteous will not be hungry. He denies the wicked what they want. Getting something without working for it is worthless. Hard work is its own reward. Walk in integrity and you will be secure. The pervert will be found out. A sly wink and foolish lips will cause grief and destruction. A righteous mouth is life, and the wicked mouth conceals violence.

Hatred causes conflicts and love covers up our sins. This means that God’s love from His Son will blot them out. The discerning speak wisdom and those without sense will be punished. Wisdom brings knowledge and foolishness destruction. Wealth is a fortified city.

Life is for those who follow instruction, fear the Lord, and know what is appropriate. Rejecting correction, concealing hatred, speak too much, struggle, and act shamefully will pay for their sins.

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contradicts the saying “Only the good die young” in verse twenty-seven when he states the fear of the Lord prolongs life.

The slacker is like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes. Destruction awaits the malicious. A perverse tongue will be cut out which what the wicked say. The contradictory phrases make it easier to understand.

Copyright 2021 by Charles Kensinger