Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:24-31

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Why?

Wisdom woman clothed with strength and dignity. this is a great honor.

Wisdom woman watches over the affairs of her household and working hard do not eat the bread of idleness.

Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. this is the most high praise to their mother.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. No one can compare with a woman who fears the Lord.

How?

Praise to the Lord for the Lord has given me a wise wife who fears the Lord.

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies

Proverbs 31:10-23

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

Why?

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. She is super woman. 

A wife of a noble character not only gains profit for his family but also opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. Her husband is respected at the city gate.

How?

Jesus Christ is our savior and takes care of us day and night.

Do not spend your strength on women and drink wine

Proverbs 31:1-9

The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.

It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,
5 lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish! Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Why?

Do not send your strength on women, it is a waste of our life and time.

To be a king or a leader keep away from wine, for it drunk may forget the decreed and oppressed of their rights.

To be a king should speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for their position are low and destitute

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v1-9母親勸兒子為王之道。這位王的名字利慕伊勒王是奉獻給神的意思。v3-5消極面： 不要把自己放在聲色權馬中，不要貪杯，以致不能按律法行公義。酒抑制人的判斷力。酒也有正面價值，減輕臨終者的痛苦，減輕憂鬱者，當作藥！

v8-9 積極的一面，口才不好的人要有人為他們伸冤。

v9-31 講才德的婦人，工作忙整日，照顧家人。擔負起家中的家計，似乎她丈夫什麼事也不做。他丈夫在城門口與本地的長老同坐，為眾人所認識。她丈夫是倍受尊重的人。她的外表讓人看來有威儀，有身份。世上那有這樣的婦女呢? 箴言在談智慧的化身，即這個才德婦人。這樣的智慧婦人，只有耶穌配得。神沒有性別，耶穌以男性出現在世上。神有男子與女人兩種性格與智慧。最後是為了神的榮耀！耶穌基督就是才德的婦人，照顧我們！

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How?

Do the righteousness and help the needy is the real love and honor the holy name of the Lord.

stirring up anger produces strife

 Proverbs 30:24-33

Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; hyraxes are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks; a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings’ palaces.

There are three things that are stately in their stride, four that move with stately bearing: a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king secure against revolt.

If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth!
33 For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.”

Why?

Four things are small but they can do great things in the world. ants, hyraxes, locusts, and lizards.

People should fear them, lions, strutting roosters, goats, and a king. for they are stately in their stride.

Be humble and don't say too much for our fool will be revealed.

Do not stir up anger it produces strife.

How?

Remember to do the right things with love and fear of the Lord.

There are never satisfied, four that never say Enough

Proverbs 30:10-23

there are four detestable men:

There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers;

those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth;

those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful;

those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among mankind.

There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’: the grave, the barren womb, land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’

There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman. “This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I’ve done nothing wrong.’

Why?

There are proud and haughty men, whose glances are so disdainful.

Four detestable men are pure in their own eyes but their eyes are so haughty.

There are four things never satisfied, never say enough, the grave, the barren woman, land, and fire. These are terrible places.

There are the way we don't understand, so as an adulterous woman, she doesn't know what she has done. They are no conscious hearts.

How?

Calm down our hearts and focus on the Lord for all of us are sinners. Except the Lord, there are no righteous men in this world.

Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches

Proverbs 30:1-9

The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance.

“I am weary, God, but I can prevail. Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One. Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!

“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar. 

“Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’

Why?

Agur confessed that he is weary, only is a brute, not a man, do not have human understanding. But the Lord knows everything. He is humble and has wisdom for he trust in the Lord.

There are too many things that we don't know.

My God is flawless, and do not add to his words. 

Asked the Lord two things, 1) keep falsehood and lies far from me and 2) give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. For lies and falsehood lead to death. Rich and poverty may lead us astray to the Lord or lose faith.

How?

May the Lord bless me far from lie and give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction

Proverbs 29:1-27

Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.

Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

Why?

A nation needs justice to maintain stability.

Fools is related to rage and anger, but wisdom is connected with the Lord and humility.

Do not speak in haste it is like a fool without hope.

An angry person can not do anything but stir up conflict.

Many seek an audience with a ruler, or richer, but only from the Lord that one get justice.

How?

Keep the instructions of the Lord is wisdom.

Blessed is the one who always trembles before God. A faithful person will be richly blessed

Proverbs 28:1-28

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.

Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them.

Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.

A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Why?

A ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. So from the situation of the society may know what kind of this nation.

Blameless poor is better than the rich whose ways are perverse.

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest from the poor amasses it for another will be kind to the poor. it will be gone from him.

All of us should work hard for our abundant food.

A faithful person will be richly blessed by the Lord.

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, for the Lord will help them.

Counsels their sins do not prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy from the Lord.

How?

Let me be one who confesses and renounces them, and may find mercy from the Lord!

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

Proverbs 27:1-27

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.

The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise.

Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.

Why?

Our life is limited so do not boast about tomorrow.

Jealousy is more serious than anger and fury, it may generate more terrible events.

Hidden love is dangerous to everyone.

The pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Listen to the good advice.

Riches and crown is not secure for all generations so keep our heart with the Lord is our blessing.

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不是不要詳計劃明天的事，而是明天不知道是否實現！

沒有任何人可以承受愚頑的人，講不通

忠誠的朋友勸戒的話對我們有差，背地的話是講虛情假意，遮掩事實。

相近的鄰舍重要性可能勝過遠方的弟兄。

不要一昧去追求豪華的生活：吃飽了，厭惡蜂房的蜜；人飢餓了，一切苦物都覺甘甜

人離本處飄流，好像雀鳥離窩遊飛，鳥沒有盼望，可能小鳥已經不在，所以沒有留下的盼望。人有神託付的使命，會飄流各處。

神為人擔保的付出生命在十架的代價。

朋友間相互切磋也能成長、成聖，如同鐵磨出刃。

敬奉主人的，必得尊榮： 服事神，教會蒙祝福，得尊榮！

水中照臉，彼此相符；人與人，心也相對：人與人總是有各樣人，心卻不相同，神也藉各種人讓我們認識人心。

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How?

Praise to the Lord for God is my all in all!

Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

Proverbs 26;1-28

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.

Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer discreetly.

Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them. A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Why?

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, there is nonsense to fool questions.

Fools repeat their folly, so don't care what they say.

Do not be proud if we though we are wise then we are fools as others.

Stop gossip then quarrel dies down. Don't be interested in gossip.

Anyone who plans to hurt others will be hurt by his own idea. The Lord watched everyone's heart.

How?

Do our own job and our own responsibility.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.

Proverbs 25:1-28

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.

it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.  Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear. <-->Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked. It is not good to eat too much honey,  nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep

Why?

King's consideration is different from ours.

Do not try to come to the king or nobles, it is to insult yourself.

Sometimes what we see might be not the truth.=ovely person. 

This is real love to love our enemy. The Lord will reward us, we do it not for human beings' reward.

Even good friends or good things don't do it too much, it may have worse feedback.

How?

To live like a normal man and do the right things as the Bible told us.

If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength

Proverbs 24:1-34

Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.

Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer. The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.

If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!

Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?

Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked, for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials, for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?

Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.”

Why?

The Lord is the God who knows everything and everyone's heart.

Fear the Lord and the king is the way of life.

When trouble comes don't be afraid for the Lord knows it, we are in the hands of the Lord, and God has his plan beyond us.

Do not rely on me. together many plans may success.

How?

Be strong with the Lord instead of myself.

Your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed

Proverbs 23:1-35

When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what[a] is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness.

Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, do not crave his delicacies;

Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints?  Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

Why?

There are seven do-not reminders. It is good for all who follow Jesus.

Wine may introduce people who miss their way and go ruin.

How?

Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path.

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life

Proverbs 22:1-29

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the Lord’s wrath falls into it.

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

Why?

A good name is more important than gold before the Lord.

Is the Lord who made rich and poor, so they have the same value before the Lord.

Prudent and Humility is good to everyone, may riches and honor.

Skilled in our work may serve before kings, so doing our best in our job may earn more honor.

How?

Thank Lord gives me telent and life and healthy and love so I can read God's word today.

A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart

Proverbs 21:1-31

In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.

A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.

A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.

Why?
Everyone may do the thing who thought it is right but the Lord weighs the heart. It is based on what consideration?

The Heart of the King is in the hands of the Lord.

Deligent leads to profit so the same haste leads to poverty.

Pursues righteousness and love and finds life, prosperity and honor. 

No one can endure a quarrelsome and nagging wife. or husband.

gift or bribe is not the right way in the eyes of the Lord, but human beings always like it so it can soothe anger.

How?

Let me pursue righteousness and love for it may find life, prosperity and honor.