More Precious than Rubies - Proverbs 3:15

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold”, and in chapter three and verse fifteen of Proverbs Solomon said wisdom is, “more precious than rubies” where we read,

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.

The verse begins, “She is more precious than rubies:”. Solomon began with the words, “she is more precious” or “she, wisdom and understanding, exists of greater value, splendor, weight and influence” “than rubies” which means “than precious corals, rubies or jewels”. Solomon said “wisdom and understanding” are more valuable than precious ruby jewelry.

The verse goes on to say, “and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.” Solomon continued with the words, “and all the things” or “and each, every, the whole and everything that” “you can desire” which means “you, Solomon's son, are able to delight, take pleasure in and long for” “are not to be compared unto her” or “are unable to to agree with, resemble or be like her, wisdom and understanding”. Solomon said each and everything that his son could want is unable to resemble the value of “wisdom and understanding”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon knew the value of “wisdom and understanding”, and not even precious rubies or anything his son could desire would resemble their worth. God wants us to be wise, and He is willing to give us understanding. He desires an intimate personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His invaluable “wisdom and understanding” to manage our lives according to His will, purpose and plan for us.

Next time Solomon says of wisdom, “length of days is in her right hand”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Merchandise Better than Silver - Proverbs 3:14

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding”, and in chapter three and verse fourteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver” where we read,

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

The verse begins, “For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, ...”. Solomon began with the words, “for the merchandise of it” or “because, since and on account that the profit and gain belonging to finding wisdom and getting understanding” “is better than the merchandise” which means “exists as more good, pleasant, agreeable, rich and valuable in estimation” “of silver” or “belonging to the precious silver metal”. Solomon shared how the profit and gain from finding wisdom and getting understanding is more valuable than precious silver.

The verse continues, “... and the gain thereof than fine gold.” Solomon added the words, “and the gain thereof” or “and the produce, product, revenue, yield and income thereof which refers to finding wisdom and getting understanding” “than fine gold” which means “better than the precious, incisive mined gold metal”. Solomon said the revenue and income from finding wisdom and getting understanding is more precious than refined gold.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon considered attaining “wisdom and understanding” to be more precious than valuable “silver and gold” metals. God knows this is true, and He desires to bless everyone with His wisdom and knowledge and how to implement them in their lives. He sent His Son Jesus into the world to be crucified on the cross for the sins of everyone, and when we yield to Him, He will provide forgiveness of sins, everlasting life and the skill, shrewdness, cunning, intelligence, insight and discretion that far exceed any worldly metal treasures that we may obtain.

Next time Solomon says wisdom is, “more precious than rubies”, 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".

 

Happy is the Man that Finds Wisdom - Proverbs 3:13

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction. For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights”, and in chapter three and verse thirteen of Proverbs Solomon said, “happy is the man that finds wisdom” where we read,

Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding.

The verse begins, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, ...”. Solomon began with the words, “happy is the man” or “blessed exists the person whether male or female” “that finds wisdom” which means “who attains, secures, acquires, meets, encounters and learns skill, shrewdness, prudence and whit”. Solomon referred to the person who attains and acquires shrewdness, prudence and skill.

The verse goes on to say, “... and the man that gets understanding.” Solomon continued with the words, “and the man” or “and the the person whether male or female” “that gets understanding” which means “who produces, obtains and secures intelligence, skill, insight, discretion and reason”. Solomon also referred to the person who obtains intelligence, discretion and insight.

When we meditate upon Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how the person who acquires prudence and whit and the person who obtains intelligence and insight exist as blessed and O how “happy”. God wants us to be blessed, and He provides “wisdom and understanding” to people who yield to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for their sins. When we surrender to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His skill, shrewdness, prudence, intelligence and discretion to maintain our lives and live within His presence in an “O how happy” way.

Next time Solomon says, “the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver”, 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".

 

Whom the LORD Loves He Corrects - Proverbs 3:12

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction”, and in chapter three and verse twelve of Proverbs Solomon said, “whom the LORD loves he corrects” where we read,

For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.

The verse begins, “For whom the LORD loves he corrects;”. Solomon began with the words, “for whom the LORD loves” or “because, since and on account that the person whether male or female that Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God has beloved affection for” “he corrects” which means “he, Jehovah God, proves, rebukes, reproves and judges”. Solomon shared how Jehovah God reproves, rebukes and judges the people for whom he has beloved affection.

The verse continues, “even as a father the son in whom he delights.” Solomon added the words, “even as a father” or “similar and in likeness to manner a male progenitor or ancestor” “the son” which means “ the male offspring and prodigy” “in whom he delights” or “that he, Jehovah God, favors, is pleased with and accepts”. Solomon said Jehovah God “corrects” people that He “loves” in the same manner that a father does for his favored “son”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Jehovah God reproves and rebukes people that He “loves” in a similar manner to a “father” who “corrects” and reproves his offspring. God loves us and has a plan and purpose for our lives, and when we stray from His best, He “corrects” us. He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, so when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and keep us on His straight and narrow path because He favors and accepts us for who we are and who He wants us to be.

Next time Solomon says, “happy is the man that finds wisdom”, 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".

 

Despise Not the Chastening of the LORD - Proverbs 3:11

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the first-fruits of all your increase. So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine”, and in chapter three and verse eleven of Proverbs Solomon said, “my son despise not the chastening of the LORD” where we read,

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

The verse begins, “My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD;”. Solomon began with the words, “my son” or “my, Solomon's, male offspring or prodigy”, “despise not the chastening” which means “do not reject, refuse, abhor or disdain the reproof, warning, instruction, correction and discipline” “of the LORD” or “belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”. Solomon told his son not to reject, refuse or abhor the correction and discipline of Jehovah God.

The verse goes on to say, “neither be weary of his correction:” Solomon continued with the words, “neither be weary” or “no and not in any way exist as loathing, grieved or in abhorrence” “of his correction” which means “pertaining to his, Jehovah God's, reproof, punishment, chiding or impeachment”. Solomon said his son should not be loathing or grieved over the reproof and punishment from Jehovah God.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon knew Jehovah God would correct and redirect his son, and he did not want his son to refuse God's direction. God loves us, and because He does, He disciplines and corrects us. (See Hebrews 12:16) We should understand that He does everything for our good, (See Romans 8:28) and He gave us His greatest good when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for our sins. When we receive Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us that even when He chastises us, we should never “despise” nor be “weary” by His correction.

Next time Solomon says, “whom the LORD loves he corrects”, 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".

 

Barns Filled with Plenty - Proverbs 3:10

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said to his son, “Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the first-fruits of all your increase”, and in chapter three and verse ten of Proverbs Solomon said, “so shall your barns be filled with plenty” where we read,

So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine.

The verse begins, “So shall your barns be filled with plenty, ...”. Solomon began with the words, “so shall your barns” or “then and for this cause will your, the son of Solomon's, storehouses” “be filled with plenty” which means “have abundance, be satisfied and complete with copiousness and plenteous”. Solomon shared how his son's storehouses would not lack and have more than sufficiency.

The verse continues, “... and your presses shall burst out with new wine.” Solomon added the words, “and your presses” or “and your, the son of Solomon's, wine vats into which the juice drains” “shall burst out with new wine” which means “will increase, break out, disperse and increase with freshly pressed and sweet wine”. Solomon said his son's wine vats would increase and overflow with freshly pressed wine when he “honored the LORD with” his substance, and with the first-fruits of all” his “increase”.

When we meditate upon Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how the wealth and riches of his son would increase tremendously when he honored Jehovah God with his “substance” and gave Him the “first-fruits of his increase”. God wants to bless us, and He gave us our greatest blessing when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for our sins. When we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and increase our wealth and riches according to His perfect plan and will as we return our increase back to Him.

Next time Solomon says, “my son despise not the chastening of the LORD”, 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".