Proverbs 20 -- another take
Bill:
Nice idea, although it's always hard for me to be consistent about these things.
[3] It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
[5] Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
I am involved in some discussions with faculty members about a contentious issue (essentially my job description as dean). I found verses 3 & 5 to be helpful in approaching those talks today.
Psalm 19 is a constant companion to me. Compare Psalm 19 verse 12, "Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults." with verse 9.
[9] Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Tom
Nice idea, although it's always hard for me to be consistent about these things.
[3] It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
[5] Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
I am involved in some discussions with faculty members about a contentious issue (essentially my job description as dean). I found verses 3 & 5 to be helpful in approaching those talks today.
Psalm 19 is a constant companion to me. Compare Psalm 19 verse 12, "Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults." with verse 9.
[9] Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Tom
Posted by William T. Bogart on
Tuesday February 20, 2007 at 1:07pm