Proverbs 27

So many great verses in this chapter providing wisdom for all – right from the start:

“Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring.” Proverbs 27:1 NLT

Just ask anyone who’s living through the current pandemic that have needed to postpone or cancel vacations, holidays, tournaments, extra curricular activities, etc. – and even church.

“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” Proverbs 27:12 NLT

We are to be wise by avoiding danger and avoiding sin. James 1:14-15 says, “but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” Where there is temptation, there is sin. Where there is sin, there is punishment.

“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17 NLT

This verse reminds us to be mindful in whom we converse with and how. Two minds challenging each other is to provide a perspective not thought of and allowing them to become more aware – not to be done with the purpose of quarrelling.

“As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.” Proverbs 27:19 NLT

We often check our appearance in a mirror before heading out, but what we need to check and examine is our heart. Let us each examine our own hearts, comparing them only to the word of God.