Thursday, September 26 – Proverbs 21, 22

1. Who is the final judge of every way and thought of man? (Proverbs 21:2)

2. What three things in a man does Proverbs 21:4 say are sins?

3. Beyond human preparations, who gives the victory? (Proverbs 21:31)

4. What is more valuable than silver and gold? (Proverbs 22:1)

5. What is the reward of humility and the fear of the Lord? (Proverbs 22:4)

Commentary and Reflection:

When we read Solomon’s proverbs, we marvel at their abundance of wisdom. They present the realities of daily life from various perspectives, each offering a unique insight. Many great thinkers throughout history have drawn from the wellspring of these inspired proverbs. Today, we will explore over 50 statements in the two chapters.

Choosing the most notable proverbs is not an easy task because all of them hold immeasurable value. Can you fill in the blanks in some of these proverbs to make this study more engaging? Of course, let’s begin by reading both chapters in their entirety.

1. “Every ____________ of a man is __________ in his own _____________; but the Lord _____________ the ___________________.” (Proverbs 21:2)
2. “Whoever shuts his __________ to the cry of the ____________, will also __________ and not be __________.” (Proverbs 21:13)
3. “Whoever guards his __________ and his ___________, keeps his soul from ____________.” (Proverbs 21:23)
4. “A good ____________ is to be chosen rather than great ____________, and loving ___________ rather than __________ and __________.” (Proverbs 22:1)
5. “The rich __________ over the ____________, and the borrower is servant to the ____________.” (Proverbs 22:7)
6. “_____________ is bound up in the ____________ of a child; but the __________ of ____________ will drive it far from him.” (Proverbs 22:15)
7. “Do not rob the ____________ because he is ____________, nor oppress the afflicted at the ____________; for the Lord will ___________ their cause, and __________ the soul of those who __________ them.” (Proverbs 22:22)
8. “Do you see a ___________ diligent in his ____________? He will stand before ____________; he will not stand before men of ____________ rank.” (Proverbs 22:29)
9. “Train up a ___________ in the way he should __________, and when he is ____________, he will not __________ from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

This proverb is not only a valuable instruction but also a precious promise. When parents and teachers diligently instruct the young, the Holy Spirit will ensure they remember it, even in old age. Teachers in Sabbath School and daily school perform essential and extraordinary work with lasting spiritual impact.

It would benefit us to memorize at least three of the proverbs studied today. 

May God grant you a very blessed day.