Proverbs 24
AOSNProverbs 24:1-2
Saying 19: See Proverbs 1:8–19.
Proverbs 24:3-4
Saying 20: See Proverbs 14:11.
Proverbs 24:5-6
Saying 21: See Proverbs 21:22.
Proverbs 24:7
Saying 22: Leaders need to be wise (see Proverbs 8:5–6).
Proverbs 24:8-9
Saying 23: Fools separate themselves from the community because they do bad things.
Proverbs 24:10
Saying 24: A wise person stays calm and strong when stressed (for example, Daniel 1:8–16; 3:1–18).
Proverbs 24:11-12
Saying 25: Wise people try to stop injustice and suffering (for example, Job 29:12–17).
Proverbs 24:13-14
Saying 26: Both honey and wisdom are sweet. Wisdom enriches the soul and creates more future opportunities.
Proverbs 24:15-16
Saying 27: Godly people do not let setbacks keep them down. • Seven times symbolizes "many times."
Proverbs 24:17-18
Saying 28: This saying introduces the teaching of Jesus to love our enemies (Matthew 5:43–48).
Proverbs 24:19-20
Saying 29: Do not envy the seeming success of the wicked (see Proverbs 24:1–2), because their success does not last.
extinguished: Compare Proverbs 13:9; 20:20.
Proverbs 24:21-22
Saying 30: The king is linked to the Lord, showing his power and rule on earth (see 1 Samuel 12; Psalm 2).
Proverbs 24:23-34
This addendum to the thirty sayings of the wise (Proverbs 22:17–24:22) includes five more sayings.
Proverbs 24:23-25
Saying 1: Wise people make fair judgments (see Proverbs 6:19; 12:17; 19:28; 24:28–29; 25:18).
Proverbs 24:26
Saying 2: A true friend does not hide problems but honestly shows where you can improve. A wise person appreciates a friend's advice.
Proverbs 24:27
Saying 3: A wise person finds a way to earn money before spending it on themselves.
Proverbs 24:28-29
Saying 4: Do not twist the truth, even for revenge (see Proverbs 6:19; 12:17; 14:25; 19:28; 24:23–24; 25:18).
Proverbs 24:30-34
Saying 5: Laziness and a love for sleep can lead to poverty (see Proverbs 10:4–5, 26; 12:11; 13:4; 15:19; 18:9; 19:15, 24; 20:4, 13).
Proverbs 24:33-34
This saying repeats Proverbs 6:10–11.
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