Proverbs 10:23

In this verse, Solomon asks us what we love.

A wise person loves wisdom.

We might think that wisdom is good. This is not enough.

We might think that wisdom is powerful. Many people think these things, and some of them are fools.

‘You believe in one God. This is not good enough! Even the devils believe in one God. They are afraid of him.’ (James 2:19)

We should love wisdom; and we should love God.

v24 A wicked person will suffer the troubles that he expects.

A good man will receive the things that he desires.

v25 A storm passes. And wicked people cannot last.

But good people are always safe.

v26 If you send a lazy man with your message, then you will suffer.

He is like acid in your mouth. He is like smoke in your eyes.

v27 Respect God, and live long!

Be evil, and die soon!

v28 A good man wants good things. So, he will be happy.

A wicked man wants wicked things. So, he will fail totally.

v29 A good person is safe because he follows God’s way.

An evil person will die. He refused to follow God’s way.

v30 A good man is like a tree whose roots are firm in the land.

The evil man will not remain in the land.

v31 When a good person speaks, his words are wise.

But evil words deserve a cruel punishment.

v32 The good man says the right thing.

The evil man says the wrong thing.