Reading for February 6th

Read Proverbs18.1-24. In verse 1: The probable meaning is that those who do not listen to others cannot grow wise, for wisdom comes through interaction with others- a process of instruction and correction. In verse 4: The deep waters of the mind are revealed by one's words (20.5). The water become a stream nourishing others. In verse 17: The first speaker in a lawsuit seems entirely right. Then the opponent cross-examines. The law court expericence teaches a vaulable lesson: there are two sides to every question. In verse 19: Ally is a family member, literally, "brother" or "member of the family." An offended family member can be ore unyeidling than a fortress. In verse 21: Love has the sense of "choose" a sin Deut 4.37; 10.15; Isa 41.8. One chooses either life or death by the words one speaks. On must eat the fruits (consequences) on one's acts. For similar vocabulary, see 30.15-20. Comments or Questions..