Plenty of Bread - Proverbs 28:19

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse nineteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “he that tills his land shall have plenty of bread” where we read,

He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread:

but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

The verse begins, “He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread:” Solomon began with the words, “he that tills his land” or “the person whether male or female who works, labors and serves their ground or field” “shall have plenty of bread” which means “will be satisfied, sated and fulfilled with grain or food”. Solomon said the person who works and labors within their field will be satisfied with food. 

The verse continues, “but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.” Solomon added with the words, “but he that follows after vain persons” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who pursues, runs after and chases people who are empty, idle and worthless” “shall have poverty enough” which means “will hold, own and possess impoverishment and poorness”. Solomon said the person who pursues empty and worthless people will possess impoverishment. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how a person who works in their field will harvest a good crop of food, however, the person who chases after empty and idle people will reap impoverishment. God wants us to be diligent in our area of work, and when we align ourselves with Him and His ways through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind, we shall be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and provided with the desire to work in our “fields” and to distance ourselves from people who are idle and worthless. 

Next time Solomon says, “a faithful man shall abound with blessings”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

The Salvation of the Upright - Proverbs 28:18

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse eighteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “whoso walks uprightly shall be saved” where we read,

Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved:

but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

The verse begins, “Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved:” Solomon began with the words, “whoso walks uprightly” or “whatever person whether male or female who ambles about and makes their way in a complete, whole, entire and sound manner with integrity” “shall be saved” which means “will be rescued, delivered and liberated”. Solomon said the person who makes their way in a complete and sound manner will be rescued and delivered. 

The verse goes on to say, “but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.” Solomon continued with the words, “but he that is perverse in his ways” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who exists as twisted, crooked and distorted” “shall fall at once” which means “will suddenly be prostrated, cast down and destroyed”. Solomon said the person who lives in a twisted and distorted manner will suddenly be cast down and ruined. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover through Solomon how the persons who makes their way with integrity will be delivered, however, the person who is crooked and distorted will suddenly be destroyed. God wants a personal intimate relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and help us to live with integrity which avoids the crooked person who will be destroyed. 

Next time Solomon says, “he that tills his land shall have plenty of bread”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance". 

A Man that Does Violence - Proverbs 28:17

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse seventeen of Proverbs Solomon shared about, “a man that does violence” where we read,

A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit;

let no man stay him.

The verse begins, “A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit;” Solomon began with the words, “a man that does violence” or “a person whether male or female who oppresses, defrauds, exploits and performs wrong” “to the blood of any person” which means “toward bloodshed belonging to any human being whether male or female” “shall flee to the pit” or “will escape, depart and be put to flight toward the cistern, fountain or well”. Solomonsaid the person who performs wrong toward the blood of another “person” will be put to flight toward a fountain or well. 

The verse continues, “let no man stay him.” Solomon added the words, “let no man” or “allow and person not any person whether male or female” “stay him” which means “grasp, hold, support, protect and lay hold of the person”. Solomon said not to support or protect the person who torments and exploits the blood of others.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how a person who performs wrong toward the“blood” of another human being will be put to flight toward a cistern or well, and they are not to be protected on their way. God will carry out vengeance upon people who do wrong to others, (See Isaiah 63:4; Romans 12:19) however He desires to save people from their sinful ways. God loves people, and He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we surrender our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and keep us from the bloodshed of others to whom He shall certainly repay. 

Next time Solomon says, “whoso walks uprightly shall be saved”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance". 

An Oppressive Prince - Proverbs 28:16

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse sixteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “the prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor” where we read,

The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor:

but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

The verse begins, “The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor:” Solomon began with the words, “the prince that wants understanding” or “the leader, ruler, captain or overseer who lacks and is in need of intelligence, discretion, reason and skill” “is also a great oppressor” which means “exists even so and indeed similar and in likeness to a displeasing, abounding and exceedingly strong extortionate”. Solomon said the leader or ruler who lacks in intelligence and discretion exists even so and indeed as an abundantly powerful, unpleasant and disagreeable person. 

The verse goes on to say, “but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.” Solomon continued with the words, “but he that hates covetousness” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who is odious, as an enemy and foe toward unjust gain and profit acquired by violence” “shall prolong his days” which means “will make long and continuous his, the person's, sunrises to sunsets”. Solomon said the person who is odious toward unjust gain will extend their sunrises or sunsets or period of time. 

When we consider Solomon's words in this verse, we discover how rulers need to be people of great intelligence and discretion because without them, they will be abundantly powerful and unpleasant toward the people over whom they reign. Solomon said people who are as enemies and foes toward profit acquired by violence will have their lives extended. God knows the condition of all people, and because we all sin and come short of the glory of God, (See Romans 3:23) when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His “understanding” and a hatred for unjust gain so our lives will be extended. 

Next time Solomon shares about, “a man that does violence”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

A Wicked Ruler - Proverbs 28:15

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse fifteen of Proverbs Solomon shared how a “wicked ruler” is like, “a roaring lion, and a ranging bear” where we read,

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;

so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

The verse begins, “As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;” Solomon began with the words, “as a roaring lion” or “similar and in likeness to a groaning and growling young lion with a mane”, “and a ranging bear” which means “and a roving, rushing, eager and thirsty bear”. Solomon said the following is similar to a growling young lion and a roving and eager bear.

The verse continues, “so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.” Solomon added the words, “so is a wicked ruler” or “even, also and indeed exists a criminal, guilty of crime and evil reigning governor or leader who is hostile to God” “over the poor people” which means “above the weak and helpless people group”. Solomon said an evil and hostile to God leader in authority over a helpless people group is similar to a “roaring lion” and “a ranging bear”.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how evil authorities over people groups are similar to growling young lions and roving bears. God knows how difficult it is for people to live under oppressive “rulers”, and He wants them to relate to Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we surrender our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and accompany us even if we have to endure the “roaring” and “ranging” attitudes of authorities who rule over us. 

Next time Solomon says, “the prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Happiness in Fearing Always - Proverbs 28:14

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse fourteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “happy is the man that fears always” where we read,

Happy is the man that fears always:

but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

The verse begins, “Happy is the man that fears always:” Solomon began with the words, “happy is the man” or “blessed exists the person whether male or female” “that fears always” which means “who trembles, reveres, dreads and is in awe unto continuity, perpetually and at all times”. Solomon said the person who is in awe and reveres at all times is blessed.

The verse goes on to say, “but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.” Solomon continued with the words, “but he that hardens his heart” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who makes harsh, severe, ill-treated, burdensome and stubborn their soul, mind, will, desires, living being, conscience and seat of emotions and affections” “shall fall into mischief” which means “will be prostrated, cast down and made to descend into bad, disagreeableness, malignancy and displeasure”. Solomon said the person with a stubborn and harsh soul, mind and will descend into malignancy and trouble. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon that there is a difference between the person who has awe and reverence for Jehovah God and the person who descends into trouble because they have stubborn souls. God wants to redeem every person from harsh souls, and He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind to make that possible. When we yield to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and bless us as we give Him reverence and awe at all times. 

Next time Solomon shares how a “wicked ruler” is like, “a roaring lion, and a ranging bear”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Not Prosperous in Covering Sin - Proverbs 28:13

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “when righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse thirteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “he that covers his sins shall not prosper” where we read,

He that covers his sins shall not prosper:

but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

The verse begins, “He that covers his sins shall not prosper:” Solomon began with the words, “he that covers his sins” or “the person whether male or female who clothes, conceals and makes secret their missing of the mark, mistakes and transgressions” “shall not prosper” which means “will in no way or manner advance, make progress, succeed or be profitable”. Solomon said the person who conceals their errors and transgressions will in no way advance or succeed. 

The verse continues, “but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.” Solomon added the words, “but whoso confesses” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who bemoans, casts away and abandons” “and forsakes them” which means “and depart from and lets go of them, their sins” “shall have mercy” or “will hold, own and possess compassion, tender affection and pity”. Solomon said the person who bemoans and abandons their errors and wrongs will enjoy compassion and pity for their lives. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how we are unable to keep our “sins” secret from God, and because He knows everything, He knows we have all sinned. (See Romans 3:23) He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of everyone, and when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to expose and repent from our transgressions so we may enjoy His compassion and pity for all eternity. 

Next time Solomon says, “happy is the man that fears always”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".