“Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.”

Whenever I read this verse, it causes me to pause and wonder if I’m comfortable writing these daily devotions from Proverbs. Then I go ahead and do it. The Hebrew word kesil, which is translated “fool,” refers to someone who lacks moral and spiritual understanding, rejects God’s wisdom, and lives according to their own corrupt impulses rather than divine truth.” (AIResource) Thankfully, I think I’m safe under that definition most of the time. There are 915 verses and about 800 discrete sayings in the book of Proverbs. 1st Kings tells us that Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs. Wise sayings are not all promises, but they are insights from God for those of us who want to learn to live wisely and put that wisdom into practice. Though they may not be universal promises that apply to every situation in every life, they are accurate for most. Too often, God’s truth is misquoted, and sometimes this is intentional. Satan misquoted Scripture in a foolish attempt to trip up Jesus. Needless to say, it didn’t work. Knowing the fullness of God’s Word allows us to put a proverb in its proper, life-giving context. Today, live and share God’s truth in context. #BeTheEdge

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬