Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise:  Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; coneys are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; locusts have no king, yet they a… more »

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger (Proverbs 29:8). Have you ever played with one of those high-density rubber bouncy balls?  A lot of times you can find them in vending machines, advertised as "Super-Balls."  Sometimes, they're brigh… more »

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order (Proverbs 28:2). One of my favorite biographies from the last several years is a book by Doris Kearns Goodwin called "Team of Rivals:  The Politi… more »

Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.  When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered… more »

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?  There is more hope for a fool than for him (Proverbs 26:12). The Proverbs make one point very clearly and very consistently:  There's not much hope for a foolish person.  Just a casual reading of the Proverbs is… more »