Category Archives: Bible Commentary

Zechariah 13, God’s Discerning Refined People

Zechariah 13:1-6 The difficulty of interpreting this passage stems from the phrase “on that day” used three times in these verses. Adamant premillennialists take this to be a reference to the era before the second advent ushering in the millennium. … Continue reading

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Zechariah 10 – God’s People Gathered Together as One

Zechariah 10 [We have been covering Zechariah in our OT Reading during Sunday morning worship services. I have not posted all the comments I make after the reading but I am posting this ahead of time for this coming Sunday … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:12

Proverbs 11:12 11:12 — Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. We gain nothing in belittling someone. At the very least, it certainly reveals a lack of wisdom. The wise man will not say … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:10-11

Proverbs 11:10-11 11:10 — When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. The influence of the wicked or righteous can be quite extensive. “This proverb makes this observation … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:5-9

Proverbs 11:5-9 11:5-8 — 5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. 7 … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:3-4

Proverbs 11:3-4 11:3-4 — 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Security comes through righteousness. The … Continue reading

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Proverbs 10:23-32

Proverbs 10:23-32 10:23 — Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. What brings us pleasure will often reveal more about our character than anything else. The wicked find pleasure … Continue reading

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Proverbs 10:22

Proverbs 10:22 10:22 — The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Delitzch says that this proverb “is a compendium of Ps. cxxvii. 1, 2.” It does not discount labor but highlights what is … Continue reading

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Proverbs 10:17-21

Proverbs 10:17-21 10:17 — Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. The person who learns from his mistakes or heeds the instructions and corrections he receives can lead a life … Continue reading

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Proverbs 10:13-14

Proverbs 10:13-14 10:13-14 — On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin … Continue reading

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