The Lord Gives Light to the Eyes of All

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by: Denise Robinson

04/27/2021

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Chapter 29 of Proverbs are the last words of Solomon. The book has two final chapters, written by other persons. Today's post contains miscellaneous verses from the first half of Ch. 29; if you wish to read the entire chapter, I encourage you to do so but, as with Ch. 28, some verses are directed to kings and rulers. 


One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. In the transgression of the evil there is a snare, but the righteous sing and rejoice. The righteous know the rights of the poor; the wicked have no such understanding. Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, and they seek the life of the upright. A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.  (Prov. 29:1-13)

Meditation: Today, as I read these verses, it is clear to me that Solomon repeatedly has stressed that how we treat others matters. When he wrote these words, there were almost none of the social programs we have today. And yet, building relationships with others is still important. Sometimes, at least in my experience, it is easy to think that our government will take care of those in need - it's not my responsibility. But I need to remember the words of v. 13: "The Lord gives light to the eyes of both [the poor and the oppressor]." It's an interesting thing I've learned from reading the Proverbs - today one thing jumps out and me and tomorrow it would be something else. What strikes you most from today's verses?
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Chapter 29 of Proverbs are the last words of Solomon. The book has two final chapters, written by other persons. Today's post contains miscellaneous verses from the first half of Ch. 29; if you wish to read the entire chapter, I encourage you to do so but, as with Ch. 28, some verses are directed to kings and rulers. 


One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. In the transgression of the evil there is a snare, but the righteous sing and rejoice. The righteous know the rights of the poor; the wicked have no such understanding. Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, and they seek the life of the upright. A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.  (Prov. 29:1-13)

Meditation: Today, as I read these verses, it is clear to me that Solomon repeatedly has stressed that how we treat others matters. When he wrote these words, there were almost none of the social programs we have today. And yet, building relationships with others is still important. Sometimes, at least in my experience, it is easy to think that our government will take care of those in need - it's not my responsibility. But I need to remember the words of v. 13: "The Lord gives light to the eyes of both [the poor and the oppressor]." It's an interesting thing I've learned from reading the Proverbs - today one thing jumps out and me and tomorrow it would be something else. What strikes you most from today's verses?
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