Proverbs, 24
31. And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, [and] nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
31. And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, [and] nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Proverbs 24 presents a series of advice on wisdom, justice and prudence, as well as warnings about the malice and envy of the wicked. Topics such as laziness, responsibility and retribution are also addressed. Following are five verses related to these themes:
Psalm 119:105: "Lamp for my feet is your word, and light to my way." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and divine orientation for a person's life, which is one of the main themes of Proverbs 24.
Proverbs 24:30-34: "I passed through the lazy field, and along with the vineyard of the man lacking understanding; and that he was all full of thistle, and his covered surface of nettles, and his stone wall was overthrown. What I saw, I took it to my own by lesson; I saw and received instruction: a little sleep, a little roughing, a little crossing my arms to sleep; and your poverty will come upon you as a thief, and your need, like an armed man. " This excerpt makes a warning about the dangers of laziness and neglect, and highlights the importance of work and diligence to achieve prosperity.
Proverbs 24:12: "If you say, Behold, we do not know it; perhaps he has pondered hearts not to consider him? Does not know the one who attends to your soul? Will he not give him man according to his works?" This verse warns of personal responsibility and the retribution of a person's actions, which are recurring themes in Proverbs 24.
Proverbs 24:17-18: "Do not get you happy when your enemy falls, nor rejoice your heart when he stumbles, that the Lord may not see him, and this be evil in his eyes, and deviate from him his wrath. " This verse teaches about the importance of justice and mercy, as opposed to malice and envy, which are approached in Proverbs 24.
Proverbs 24:27: "Prepare out for work, and rise in the field; then build your house." This verse highlights the importance of planning and preparation to achieve goals in life, and makes a connection between work, responsibility and prosperity.
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