Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Be careful of bragging about things that have not happened yet is in Proverbs 27. Praise should come from others not ourselves. This praise helps make us better.

We look again at a definition of fool. The stress brought on by them is heavier than a stone or sand. Grinding a fool will not separate him from his foolishness. Wisdom from your children brings happiness. Again, we are advised to be careful of putting up security for someone.

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Jealousy is worse than cruelty or anger. Reprimands are better than concealing love. Wounds from a friend are trustworthy and kisses from an enemy are another use of opposite phrases in this proverb. Hunger makes us accept anything to eat and a satisfied person doesn’t even want sweets.

Why would a man wander from his home? Sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel and oil and incense can give you the boost you need. Friends can be better than family if they are close by.  

Friendship is to be cherished especially in those who are close. We are to help our friends improve.  You’ve heard the saying that someone isn’t smart enough to come in out of the rain. That is another way to express verse 12.

Even a blessing that is yelled can be taken as a curse. Iron sharpens iron and a good man improves another good man. Tending a fruit tree as like serving others. Both will be a blessing. Our heart reflects who we are as sure as we can see ourselves in water or a mirror.

A nagging wife is likened to an endless dripping. Controlling her is like guiding the wind or grabbing with a handful of oil. Do not be one who is never satisfied. Fine metals can be refined just as praise from you will make you better.

Our wealth depends on how much hard work and attention we give to our jobs. Hay must be gathered to allow more to grow and wool from sheep can buy more land. Even goats can provide milk to feed a family. It requires a female though.

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