![]() ![]() Proverbs 21 is the 21st chapter of the Book of Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. In contrast, the righteous man has enough to freely give.The whole Book of Proverbs in the Leningrad Codex (1008 C.E.) from an old fascimile edition. Here Solomon writes that the fool will be in want because he refuses to labor. 21:25–26 addresses the importance of work. ![]() Third, as was emphasized earlier in this chapter, Prov. This proverb shows the effect that our words, whether they be wise or foolish, have upon others. 21:23 teaches, “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Furthermore, we read, “A false witness will perish, but the man who hears him will speak endlessly” (Prov. Second, the importance of right speech is emphasized. ![]() First, as is the case in much of this book, the foolishness of sin is highlighted, as Solomon notes that fools squander treasure, are arrogant, offer abominable sacrifices, and are hardened. 21:20–31 addresses a wide range of issues, but three themes are prominent in this passage. 21:17, which reads, “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man He who loves wine and oil will not be rich” (cf. 21:13 teaches that the wicked will not care for the poor, which will result in God not hearing their pleas. In contrast, this section also notes that the righteous will be made wise, will be instructed, will receive knowledge, and will rejoice over doing justice. For instance, this passage notes that the wicked desire evil, contend with their neighbors, will be punished, will be destroyed, will die, and will be a ransom for the righteous. One teaching that is reiterated in this section is the sure ruin and judgement of the wicked, as well as the blessing and flourishing of the righteous. 21:9–19 there are several themes that reappear in Solomon’s proverbs. Throughout this book, it is repeated that two things will grieve a wise man: a foolish son and a contentious wife. Rather, in the verses just cited, Solomon is speaking against a contentious spouse. To be clear, as he has already communicated in this book, Solomon is not a chauvinist, nor is he opposed to wives (cf. Better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman” (cf. 21:9, 19 read, “Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 21:9–19 is a unique passage in that it both begins and ends with proverbs about wives. Marriage, Poverty, and Pleasure (21:9–19)Īs we’ve seen throughout the book of Proverbs, Solomon frequently speaks of wisdom in the context of a family, as he addresses husbands, wives, sons, and daughters. Only God can truly know the depth of the hearts of men, as image-bearers of God yet, Scripture reveals certain acts and traits that mankind can exhibit-such as being diligent, avoiding haste, and telling the truth-that will result in his flourishing (cf. Recall that Jeremiah taught, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked Who can know it?” (Jer. While God’s providence is a mysterious doctrine, it ought to be comforting, for “every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the hearts” (Prov. Indeed, our volitional efforts are God’s instrumentality. 21:1 taught, God is providentially over the plans of man, as He can direct man’s heart. 21:2–8 addresses a variety of issues, a reoccurring theme is the plans and work of man. God usually works though means, not miracles. In these proverbs God’s providence is not contrary to man’s free will rather, it incorporates man’s free will. 21:1 reads, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water, He turns it wherever He wishes.” Similarly, this chapter ends with Solomon’s teaching, “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the Lord” (Prov. It incorporates everything that happens, whether good or bad. ![]() Providence can be simply defined as the manifestation of God’s sovereign will in the world. This chapter is interesting in that it both begins and ends with proverbs related to the doctrine of providence. 10–29), Proverbs 21 contains a wide variety of proverbs that apply wisdom to many different areas of life. Listen to The Redeemed Mind Podcast: Proverbs 21Īs with the other chapters in the current section of this book (cf. ![]()
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