Proverbs 27

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Do not boast about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

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First verse in this chapter and it struck a chord on me already.

This validates a rebuke that I have given myself not to be excessively forward about my pursuit of someone. What makes me presumptuous is the fact that I am naïve when it comes to boy-girl relationship.

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Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

Like a bird that strays from his home.

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel.

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

As water reflects water, so a man’s heart reflects the man.

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It’s all in the heart, baby!

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The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.

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I remembered Francis Cang in this verse. Probably because he mentioned last night that he was a bit disappointed when he did not appear in a music video where he’s suppose to be seen.

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Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;

For riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.

When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in, the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls.

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This part of the passage reminded me of my core group of youth leaders. This points out to the need to raise up a quality of young Christian men and woman.