An Idea Borrowed

Years ago on a radio program someone shared that they read a chapter in Proverbs every day. Since there are 31 chapters and the longest month has 31 days it allows you to read through Proverbs on a regular basis. I use it as the launch pad for my personal worship time and branch out from there. On this blog I will try to share some of the insights I have in the Word. I will try to organize them in the archive by reference.

Monday, July 15, 2024

Distillery

(Pro 15:2 KJV)  The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Although both of my regular translations stated the first part of this verse well, Moffett has an interesting insight.  He says,

    “Knowledge distills from wise discourse”

What that tells me is that I can learn not just because I use knowledge myself but because I listen to others.  It means that I am capable of dialoguing with other people and gaining from their wisdom.  I process what I hear through the wealth of knowledge and experience that I have.

So?  Listen.  Think.  Remember.  And grow in wisdom.

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