Proverbs-Chapter 12 **Pertains to women and men****
Foolish and Wise Contrasted
1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
The Bible gives instruction which generates knowledge. This has to do with the true knowledge of life. Much knowledge is generated in other capacities and may or may not be true; however, the knowledge that pertains to life is only found in the Bible.
2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
“Favor of the Lord” is the highest attainment of any seeker. It is stated that only a “good man” can secure such.;however,the”goodness” is only that which God gives. There is a”goodness”devised by the world and even at times by the Church,that God will never accept nor recognize AKA RELIGION and its man made practices. He will accept only that comes from Himself
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Irrespective of money,power,position,a man who has built such by”wickedness”will know no lasting security.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Ruth is an example of “a virtuous woman” Ruth 3:11
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
So much is said here in such a short Verse. The troubles of the entirety of the world are wrapped up in this Proverb. Regrettably,there are prescious few who are”righteous” with many who are”wicked” Consequently”deceit”characterizes the dealings of man.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Upright men benefit society,but evil men destroy a nation.
Rosemary speaking…This is so prevalent in our nation. This is why you see organizations attempting,prosecuting the ones who preserve and preach the word of God. They twist the word of God around and accuse it as “HATE SPEECH “.Satan is the accuser of the Bretheren.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The”House of the Righteous”refers to that which is built upon the “Rock”who is the Lord Jesus Christ(Mat 7:24)
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
To get”His Wisdom” we must learn”His Word”.
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
The one”despised”in this verse is different than the one”despised”in Verse 8. The one in Verse8 is”despised”by God. In this Verse,he is “commended”by God. God despises those who do not adhere to His Word and the world despises those who do.
Rosemary speaking..Yes,TRUTH,this is why government LGBTQ organization and beyond wants to prosecute anyone who preaches “TRUTH “”GODS Word and to shut their mouths.To make illegal any form of Gods instruction Psychology Therapy for Transgender ect..
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The Holy Spirit regards animals and contends that a “righteous man” will have mercy.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
The Bible extols the value of honest labor. Absence of the Bible promotes vanity and lack of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
“The net of evil men”denotes what is caught in it. Consequently hundreds of thousands,or even millions of young people desire what is caught in the net of the drug pushers or of Hollywood. The envy these supposed high dividends and desire the same. However,the fruit that is produced comes from a”corrupt tree” and produces”evil fruit”(Mat 7:17)
The good tree which is “the righteous”yields”good fruit”.
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
God does not promise an absence of trouble for those who follow the teachings of the Bible; however,He does promise that”the just”shall be delivered out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
The”man”addressed here is “the just” of Verse 13. The”fruit of his mouth”will be”good”because it comes from”Wisdom”,which is the bible(Vs8)
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
The”fool”is the one who does not believe in the Bible.He trusts his”own”way. God calls him a”fool”. The sixteenth verse means that a fool will make his wrath known at once when he is offended,but a wise man will hold his peace.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
The only”truth”that can be addressed is that which is of”Christ”.He Alone”shows forth righteousness”all else is a”false witness”and”spawns”deceit”.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Thank God for a few Preachers who have”the tongue of the wise”,which is the Bible,which gives Spiritual”health”.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Those who forsake the Bible have a”lying tongue.”What they say only lasts for a moment,because it changes with the telling.
Rosemary speaking….AINT THAT THE TRUTH….OUR Current government is PROOF of that and beyond.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Deception is Satans greatest weapon and his children”imagine evil”because”deceit is in their hearts.”
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
This means tha no”evil”can come from the “Wisdom”of the Bible. There is no fear of such in its”counsel”.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
It is impossible to “deal truly”and thereby,be”a delight”to the Lord without abiding by the Bible.Anything other than the Bible results in”lying lips”and is an”abomination”to the Lord.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The”prudent man conceals knowledge”because the world is little interested in his”knowledge”because his”knowledge”comes from the Bible;consequently,the world feeds on”foolishness”.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Those who adhere to the work ethic of the Bible will prosper. Those who do not adhere to the work ethic of the Bible will find themselves in debt.
Rosemary speaking..What is Gods work ethic? Many verses in scripture explain this..
1Corinthians 10:31 “So whatever you eat,drink,or whatever you do,do all to the glory to God.”
Whatever you do,work heartily,as for the Lord and not for men,knowing from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Jesus Christ”Colossians 3:23-24
Rosemarys notes
*****SO IMPORTANT IN OUR WORK ETHICS!***
With anything and everything we do,we should always ask ourselves this question:”Does this bring glory to God?”
Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without grumbling or questioning,that you may be innocent,children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation,amount whom you shine as lights in the world.”
Rosemary speaking.
(Simply means come out from among them and be ye separate,do not include yourself with the crowd at work grumbling,doing things that you know are not of God,we are to be ambassadors and represent God in our ways)
Psalm 128:2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;you shall be blessed and it shall be well with you.
Rosemarys notes…if you work for the Lord,when Christ returns in the Kingdom age you will reap and eat the fruit in abundance and be blessed.
Psalm 90:17-“Let the favor of the Lord be upon us,and establish the work of our hands upon us;yes,establish the work of our hands.
There is no beauty on Earth except what is given by the Lord.as well,the “work of our hands” is nothing unless it is established by God.
****Romans 12:11****Do not be slothful in business,be fervent in spirit,serving the Lord.
We must work diligently,fervently,attention to detail with responsibility; we should always be fervent in the Holy Spirit,serving Him and looking for His guidance in everything we do.
******Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his hands refuse to labor
The “desire “of the lazy is that he be able to eat,drink and be loathed and be housed without working for it.
The LORD despises this!
***Proverbs 14:23 in all toil there is profit,but mere talk tends only to poverty.
There are many who talk much,but do nothing. Those who truly”labor”will know “profit”(Matt 6:7)
2Thessalonians 3:10-12
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
If a person is lazy and wont work,then let them do without. In other words,it’s wrong to give money to someone of this nature. Sponging off others is wrong! Quit being busybodies,attempting to meddle in other peoples affairs. Let them tend to their own business.
Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
The”slothful man”who attempts to make his living by devious means,contributes nothing to the community. conversely,”the diligent man”provides substance,which is”prescious”for the community.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The “good word”that is truly spoken of here is the”Word of God. only it can truly make the heart”glad”.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
“The righteous”who comes from Christ.blesses his neighbor,while “the wicked”seduces his neighbor.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
The”slothful man”who attempts to make his living by devious means,contributes nothing to the community. conversely,”the diligent man”provides substance,which is”prescious”for the community.
28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
The “Way of Righteousness”is the “Way of the Bible.”It alone brings “life”which stems from Christ.
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