[The wife of noble character] opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy (Proverbs 31:20). The wife of noble character is a dynamo of industry, a business mogul, an entrepreneur par excellence.  According to Proverbs 31, she's always… more »

I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a man's understanding.  I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One (Proverbs 30:2-3). An oracle is supposed to be someone extra-wise, someone who should be able to speak of the universe'… more »

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice (Proverbs 29:26). If you ever find yourself in a position of authority, watch out.  You will likely be cursed at, clawed at, slandered at, suffocated by, and/or totally d… more »

A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him (Proverbs 28:11). Rich people really do think they're better than everyone else.  They size others up based on the clothes they're wearing, the accent with whic… more »

Better is open rebuke than hidden love (Proverbs 27:5). Why is open rebuke better than hidden love?  Is there something wrong with being a secret admirer?  To me, it seems like the world needs just about as much love as it can get -- whether expressed… more »