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Chapter 24: Good Words, Bad Work
The first half of this chapter (1-22) contains the final twelve of the Thirty Sayings of the Wise. The “do not” theme from chapter 23 continues here (see verses 1, 15, 17, 19, 21). Wisdom is often measured by self-control; desire is managed by discipline.
At verse 23 a new, small collection begins called “Further Sayings of the Wise” (verses 23-34). Here are the main ideas of this small collection:
•Verses 23b-25 Just judgment
•Verse 26 Good words
•Verse 27 Good work
•Verses 28-29 Bad words
•Verses 30-34 Bad work
Verses 23b-25 prepare us to recognize good from bad in both words and work. If you think about it, words and work are the sum total of a person’s life and they determine the quality of that life. If you were to measure your life with these sayings, how would you fare?
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The Book of Proverbs claims that God’s own wisdom has been woven into the fabric of the universe, and you are invited to participate. What’s the wise choice when it comes to relationships and money and work, the stuff of day-to-day life? This 32-day plan will walk you through the Proverbs step by step as you train your heart to discern the wise way forward.
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