Wisdom of Solomon's Proverbs, 228 Ladean Court, Simpsonville, SC (2026)

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09/13/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟏𝟑:𝟐

𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Speech determines success. Good words bring blessing and favor. Wicked words bring pain and destruction. Your mouth has much potential for good or evil in business or relationships. If you think you can talk any way you wish, you are going down, soon.

What a simple way to advance! What an easy rule for success! God inspired Solomon to tell you a secret about life – gracious words will get you ahead; cruel or foolish speech will bring your ruin. You can change your life for the better today by ruling your tongue.

How did Joseph go from prison to throne? By speech that showed his excellent spirit (Gen 41:38-45). How did David get promoted from sheepfold to the king’s favorite? By gracious speech (I Sam 18:1-5). How did Daniel rule in Babylon with many kings? By an excellent spirit and speech (Dan 6:1-3). The rule is easy – gracious speech will win even kings (Pr 22:11). If no one has recently commended your speech, you need the proverb.

Your speech can bring good to your life, or it can bring violence. God and good men love those who speak well, but they despise those who speak wickedly. What do your words produce in the lives of others? Because that is what you receive. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof” (Pr 18:21). Speech is that important – death or life! Use it or abuse it to your profit or punishment.

Your mouth is not your own, no matter what your deceitful heart says (Ps 12:4; Jer 17:9). God created the ability of speech, and He gave you your mouth, and He expects you to obey His rules regarding conversation. He knows every word that you speak as well as every word that you hold back. You will be accountable now and later (Matt 12:36-37).

The proverb has many figures of speech. Eating good is God’s blessings and the praise of men. It is earned by fruit of your mouth, which is gracious and wise speech. In opposite contrast are verbal transgressors, who speak harshly and foolishly. They will eat violence, for both God and men will punish them. What is the lesson? An easy way to grow in favor with God and men is to improve your speech (Pr 3:4; I Sam 2:26; Luke 2:52).

Your speech will bring either good or violence to your soul and your life (Pr 12:14; 13:3; 18:20). Good words earn the blessings and favor of God and good men (Pr 15:23; 22:11; 24:26), for good words prove a good heart (Matt 12:34-37; Jas 3:8-12). Evil speech incurs the wrath and judgment of God and men (Pr 18:6; 22:10; Ps 52:1-5; 140:11), for evil speech proves a contrary and wicked heart (Matt 12:34-37; Jas 3:8-12).

Consider eight kinds of speech. A godly man never spreads damaging reports about others, slanders them, or backbites. Charity and mercy are in his mouth (Pr 17:9; 31:26; Ec 10:12). But a wicked man sins against others by backbiting, slander, talebearing, and whispering, all of which God and good men hate (Pr 6:16-19; 10:18; 16:28; 25:23).

A noble man always respects authority, giving honor where honor is due, and a godly woman always reverences her husband, even calling him lord (Rom 13:7; Eph 5:33; I Pet 2:17; 3:6). But an evil man boldly criticizes rulers and rails on them, like a brute and ignorant beast, whom the Bible says should be destroyed (Jude 1:8-10; II Pet 2:10-12).

A virtuous man is grave and sober, knowing life is important; he only speaks to edify others, and he avoids idle words (Pr 17:27; 29:11; Mat 12:36-37). But a wicked man chatters, talks foolishly and filthily, and jests; God ranks this kind of speech with fornication, and He is coming in judgment because of it (Pr 10:10; 26:18-19; Ep 5:3-6).

A godly man is a peacemaker: he speaks to comfort and soothe; he uses soft answers to turn away wrath; he never scorns (Pr 15:1; 25:15; 31:26). But an evil man uses harsh and proud words that provoke anger; he reviles men with names; he sarcastically cuts with words; and such women are nagging wives (Pr 12:18; 21:19; 26:21; 27:15; Matt 5:21-22).

A righteous man loves the truth and always speaks the truth, no matter what the cost might be; he is a faithful witness in all matters; he does not exaggerate (Pr 12:17; 13:5; 14:5,25). But a wicked man has deceit in his heart and tongue; he is not afraid to falsely accuse or lie; and he will spend eternity in hell (Pr 6:16-19; 12:19; 19:5,9; Rev 21:8).

A virtuous man is thankful for everything, giving glory to God for all things; he knows he is not worthy of any blessings, so he rejoices in even small kindnesses (Eph 5:20; Col 3:17; I Thes 5:18). But an evil man complains, murmurs, and whines; he only sees the negative; and he loves to criticize (Num 11:1-35; Deut 28:47-48; Jude 1:15-16).

A godly man is humble, meek, and modest; he never praises himself, not even indirectly; he only boasts of God, and he puts others first (Pr 25:27; 27:2; Ps 34:1-3; Phil 2:3-4). But a wicked man loves to talk about himself and commend himself; he will boast, and he will arrogantly put others down; he is proud in speech (Pr 8:13; 14:3; I Sam 2:3; Ps 10:3).

A gracious man is friendly, gentle, and kind; he is warm and encouraging; he is selfless and genuinely concerned about others (Pr 11:16; 16:24; 22:11; Ec 10:12; Luke 4:22). But an evil man is abrupt, arrogant, cruel, and harsh; he is selfish and begrudges others; he is loud, opinionated, and rude; he is crass and unconventional (Pr 12:18; Ec 10:12-14).

Bless yourself with goodness! Choose the good life! Stop evil talking: it is that simple (Ps 34:12-13). Read it, and believe it. “For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile” (I Pet 3:10).

Fill your mouth with praise and thanksgiving (Ps 34:1). Speak often to others about the Lord: He will write you in His special book (Mal 3:16). Let your speech be always gracious and always edifying – building others up (Eph 4:29; Col 4:6). You will have a good life and save yourself from violent punishment. Improve your speech today.

https://letgodbetrue.com/proverbs/index/chapter-13/proverbs-13-2/

09/12/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟏𝟐:𝟏𝟓

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬: 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞.

Every fool thinks he is right. He cannot think otherwise. He thinks everyone else is wrong. A wise man learns to resent his own thoughts. He knows they are selfish, biased, and deceitful. Instead he listens attentively and submissively to the counsel of others, for he knows they are speaking with less selfishness, bias, and deceit than his heart thinks.

Man is corrupt from the inside out. His heart – the internal place of affections, motives, and choices – is the most corrupt part of all. The Bible declares the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked, which indicts it horribly (Jer 17:9). Who can truly know the perverse nature of their heart? Not you, unless you believe the Bible.

By nature, you hate God, wisdom, correction, and those who correct you. By nature, you love yourself, presume you are right, and believe you do everything better than others. The only reason you ever fail is someone else’s fault or bad circumstances. You have every base covered to continue believing you were and are always right. What folly!

To crawl out of this cesspool of human pride and rebellion, you must learn to mistrust, criticize, and resent your own thoughts. This is one of the toughest challenges of wisdom, for with powerful instincts and lusts you want to protect and follow your thoughts. It is the ultimate exercise in humility to admit your own error and accept another’s opinion.

The single best measure of wisdom is your ability to crush your own thoughts and receive instruction. This is the most common point made by Solomon throughout the book of Proverbs. He constantly appeals to his hearers to receive instruction, knowing that their hearts naturally rebel against any advice or ideas contrary to their own.

Each man must come to God and Scripture in total trust and submission. A holy esteem must be formed for every precept; a holy hatred must be cultivated for every contrary thought (Ps 119:128). Solomon wrote, “Trust in the lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” (Pr 3:5). “Be not wise in thine own eyes” (Pr 3:7).

You must silence your screaming heart. Crave wisdom, and admit it is not in you by nature. Acknowledge that only God truly has real wisdom. Prove all things by Scripture (I Thess 5:21; Acts 17:11). Use a multitude of wise counselors for practical decisions (Pr 11:14; 15:22; 24:6). Keep your heart diligently and strictly (Pr 4:23; Is 8:20).

Daily choices bring your heart into play. Fools listen to their hearts; wise men consult God’s word. Fools reject others’ instruction and warnings; wise men love and seek them. Do not be content thinking you are right; make sure you are right by these two criteria.

https://letgodbetrue.com/proverbs/index/chapter-12/proverbs-12-15/

09/11/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟏𝟏:𝟐𝟑

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝: 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡.

What is your future? How will things end for you and your family? Do you want a glimpse into the days ahead? The proverb is true. Count on it. Expect it. A righteous man will realize only good as the end result of all his desires, for both God and men will favor and reward him. But the wicked man, no matter what he wishes for, will receive wrath.

The desire of the righteous should be compared to the expectation of the wicked. As with many of Solomon’s proverbs, the parallelism between the two clauses sheds light on both of them. The wicked do not actively and consciously expect wrath; they rather expect to realize their dreams and live the good life. Therefore, the desire of the righteous and the expectation of the wicked is the effect, the end result, or the conclusion to their lives.

This use of words is called metonymy, a common figure of speech where a related word is substituted to add beauty and force, and in the case of proverbs to create intrigue. Desire here is a metonym for the effect, future, or results of a righteous man’s life. Expectation here is a metonym for the effect, future, or results of a wicked man’s life.

A righteous man desires good things for others and himself that the wicked cannot even know. But the lesson is not how men desire different things – the lesson is what righteous men receive contrasted to what wicked men receive. A righteous man desires a blessed life, and he gets it. The wicked man desires a blessed life, but he gets judgment instead.

Solomon described the expectation of the wicked elsewhere. “When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth” (Pr 11:7). “The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish” (Pr 10:28). The future of the righteous is blessed; the future of the wicked is cursed.

A righteous man delights himself in the LORD, and God gives him the desires of his heart (Ps 37:4). He walks uprightly by zealously doing the will of God at all times, and God does not withhold any good thing from him (Ps 84:11). He lives a godly life, desiring and trusting God to have mercy on Him and bless his efforts. God and men favor the cause of such men, and they reap results that are only good in this life and the next.

A wicked man thinks he will live indefinitely, and he pursues his goals without regard for God, confident in himself and the world’s vain promises. He is shocked with the trouble he endures in life, and then he dies to find his expectations turned upside down. He cannot take anything with him, and he finds God angry with him for eternity (Rev 20:11-15). This is a terrible outcome, but it is what he chose by living a selfish, sinful lifestyle.

What is your future? How will things end for you and your family? Do you want a glimpse into the days ahead? The proverb is true. Count on it. Expect it. A righteous man will realize only good as the end result of all his desires, for both God and men will favor and reward him. But the wicked man, no matter what he desires, will be judged in wrath.

https://letgodbetrue.com/proverbs/index/chapter-11/proverbs-11-23/

09/10/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟏𝟎:𝟐𝟏

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲: 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦.

Many die needlessly due to ignorance. A few have enough wisdom to share it with many others. Do you grasp the great difference in men? Which one are you? What a privilege to be able to help others by your speech, but you first must obtain the knowledge to share.

Righteous men have wisdom, so they can help others by teaching and warning about life’s pitfalls. But fools do not have even enough wisdom for themselves, so they fall into pain and trouble, dying early and unnecessarily. First, save yourself. Then, save others.

Wisdom is not only for self-preservation and success. Wisdom is also to help save others from the results of foolish decisions. Righteous men are not selfish: they are eager to use their wisdom to serve others. Righteous men are not hateful: they rejoice only when men are walking in the truth (I Cor 13:6). It grieves them to see men fall into sin foolishly.

Do you feed many? Will your funeral be filled with affectionate memories of advice and instruction you gave to save men from dangers and difficulties and lead them to success? Or will your funeral be moving a dysfunctional fool to the cemetery? Will men fondly recall your help and wisdom? Or remember your ignorance or that you helped no one?

While the righteous feed many, fools die for lack of wisdom. Do you understand there is more than one way to die? You can die physically by foolishness, as by accidents, drunkenness, AIDS, su***de, murder, ex*****on, lung cancer, and other terminal consequences. But you can also die to love, joy, peace, hope, and prosperity in your life.

Divorce is the death of a marriage. Being fired is the death of a job. Being in prison is the death of freedom. A rebel child brings death to peace. Guilt and shame are the death of joy. Bitterness and revenge are the death of love. Debt and poverty are the death of success. These things happen due to lack of wisdom. There is more than one way to die.

Do you have wisdom to avoid these painful troubles? As Proverbs declares repeatedly, wisdom is easily available to any man who will humble himself and seek her. Where is she found? In the precious word of God, especially these short inspired sayings of Solomon. His purpose was to teach wisdom to young men (Pr 1:1-4). Are you learning it?

The best wisdom you can share with another is the certain words of truth found in the Bible (Pr 22:17-21). God put perfect knowledge in writing for you, so that by listening to preaching and reading the Bible you have much to give to others (Ps 19:7-11; I Pet 3:15). The Bible’s wisdom is so great, you should never be ashamed before anyone (Ps 119:46).

Are you fulfilling your destiny? Building your legacy? The Christian life is summarized by two duties – love God supremely and love others like you love yourself. You want to be taught good things and be warned about danger, so you should do it to others. Let your epitaph read, He loved God more than all others; he was a tree of life to all others.

What keeps you from feeding many? If you lack wisdom, get some by hearing good Bible preaching and learning the Proverbs of Solomon. If selfish, confess your sin and change. If you are not bothered when others suffer needlessly, pray for love for souls. If you are afraid to answer questions, take courage and consider you might save a life.

Peter was once afraid of persecution, so he denied knowing Jesus during His trial. But on the Day of Pentecost he boldly opened his mouth to preach Jesus Christ and warn Jews about the coming judgment on Jerusalem for crucifying the Lord of glory (Acts 2:40). He went on after that to defy the Jewish authorities and preach the gospel to Cornelius.

You should aspire to be like Philip, who was able to answer the eunuch’s question in the desert, leading to his baptism (Acts 8:26-40). Consider Aquila and Priscilla, the husband and wife team that corrected Apollos, though he was a learned man (Acts 18:24-28).

It is the law of God to love others by correcting them when they need it (Lev 19:17). It is the duty of Christians to warn the unruly (I Thess 5:14) and save brethren from error (Jas 5:19-20). Righteous men will be trees of life and save the souls of many (Pr 11:30; 27:9).

https://letgodbetrue.com/proverbs/index/chapter-10/proverbs-10-21/

09/09/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟑𝟏:𝟓

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐰, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝.

Alcohol, by relaxing the central nervous system, reduces human judgment. Those in authority must use it very prudently. While the relaxing effect is excellent for men in physical or emotional pain (Pr 31:6-7), it is dangerous for kings, princes, or other rulers, who must strictly control their thoughts and words to protect others (Pr 31:4-5). King Lemuel’s mother warned him about w**e and strong drink in his ruling position (Pr 31:1).

The other half of this proverb reads, “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink w**e; nor for princes strong drink” (Pr 31:4). Lemuel’s mother warned that the duties of leadership limit the use of w**e and strong drink, even if both are liberally allowed to others (Pr 31:6-7). Kings and princes must apply laws consistently and fairly and make just and right judgments. Too much w**e could hinder them in those duties.

W**e can alter awareness, control, judgment, and sobriety. Solomon told its sinful effect on sight, heart, and speech (Pr 23:33). Noah was naked while drunk (Gen 9:21). Lot committed in**st with his daughters while drunk (Gen 19:30-38). Nabal might have been more civil to David without w**e (I Sam 25:36). Men have used it for date r**e (Hab 2:15). David used it to tempt his friend Uriah to sleep with his wife (II Sam 11:6-13).

This effect is called being under the influence. Alcohol impairs the judgment of drivers, leading to many fatal accidents, so driving in such a condition is punished. Anyone who must make quick and intelligent decisions, whether a boss, a judge, or a pilot, is strictly warned against the use of alcohol while on the job. Many children have also suffered from imprudent fathers, who made terrible decisions while under the influence of alcohol.

A man in authority must use all his wits, heart, and soul to give righteous judgment and avoid judging merely by appearance (Ex 18:21; II Chr 19:5-10; John 7:24). Rulers were ordained by God to punish evildoers and reward good behavior (Rom 13:1-4; I Pet 2:13-14). But this high and honorable intent will be destroyed, if the ruler is intoxicated and thereby angry, blinded, confused, distracted, emotional, hasty, impulsive, or partial.

Yet, the rule is limited. The Bible hides truth from the foolish, proud, or self-righteous; it reveals truth to the diligent, humble, and wise (Matt 11:25-26; II Pet 3:16). God-called men are to read the Bible distinctly, give the sense, and cause others to understand it (Neh 8:8; Mal 2:7). By rightly dividing scripture, the man of God declares pure truth from God’s words (Pr 22:17-21; Ps 119:18; II Tim 2:15; 3:16-17). Giving an interpretation is not corrupting His words: it is giving them the correct sense to avoid errors on either side.

Kings and other rulers may drink w**e, but they are to be very prudent about it. How can you know this? By comparing scripture with scripture (I Cor 2:13). Melchisedec, King of Jerusalem, drank w**e (Gen 14:18-20). And his antitype, the Lord Jesus, drank w**e often enough to be called a w**ebibber (Luke 7:33-34). The proverb’s teetotalish words confuse Pharisees, who think they are more righteous than those enjoying God’s mercies.

Bible moderation is to drink the right amount at the right time for the right reasons. The right amount differs from person to person, but it can be learned just as the right amount of food is learned. The right time should factor in any leadership duties, use of dangerous things like an automobile, or the example provided to others. The right reasons are comfort, gladness, and relaxation as God intended without any moral compromise.

Consider the Spirit’s hierarchy of duty. Church members may drink short of drunkenness (Eph 5:18). Deacons and aged women cannot be addicted or greedy drinkers of much w**e (I Tim 3:8; Titus 2:3). But a bishop or pastor, the chief ruler and teacher, cannot be addicted or greedy of w**e in general (I Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7). The O.T. priests never drank when directing worship (Lev 10:8-11), though they did drink at other times (Num 18:12).

The Lord Jesus Christ is the perfect King. Though He appreciated w**e as the gift of God (Ps 104:14-15; Luke 7:33-34; John 2:1-11), He never compromised righteousness, mercy, or truth (John 7:46; 8:29; Heb 1:9; 7:26). If you are in a position of authority or leadership, make sure you restrain your use of w**e and strong drink, lest you pervert your privileged position. Let the high King of heaven be your holy example and guide.

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