Proverbs 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
For the next 12 verses we will be dealing the fools foolishness. In verse 1 we learn that honor is not something becoming a fool, just like snow is not common in the summer and rain in harvest time is disastrous. Next we see when a curse is uttered by a fool is meaningless and will have no consequences to the one it is spoken against. If it has any consequences at all it come back on the one that spoke the curse. This is represented by the swallow that is just flying by or the birds just wandering aimlessly. We need to keep the fools of this world in our prayers that they will come to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
We see two good lessons here, the first is that when we brag about ourselves and promote our own agendas people will get sick and tired of us. Just like the analogy used of eating too much honey making one sick. Next we see if someone has no control over their emotions and passions they are opening themselves up for all kinds of sin in their life. This is like a city without any walls that is being attacked there is no hope for it. From these verses we should learn that if we just live our life in a way that shows the love of God we do not have to say a word and we need to stay strong enough in the word of God that we can control our spirit in a Godly way.
Proverbs 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
This first verse is good news to us in that it tells us that when we receive good news from something or someone that we have been waiting for is like when you are so hot and thirsty a cool drink of water is the best thing you could have. Next we see when a righteous man slips up and backslides then you do not want to here from him for answers, just like you do not want that cool drink of water from a spring that is poisoned. Let us always try our best to stand strong by leaning on the word of God every day and always be ready to here from God the news you have been waiting for.
Proverbs 25:23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
This first verse is telling us just as any wind will blow away the rain so will an angry from stop a person from saying something they should not. We should keep ourselves so in tune with God that we do not have to have someone give us a stern look to keep us from saying something we should not. Next we see that what makes a home is not the size of a house but that there is peace between the people that live there. There is never enough room in a home for a fighting person, man or woman, because it will make for a miserable lifestyle.Again we can see by these verses we need to learn to control our speech and our temperament and this is done by following the Biblical principals of God’s Word.
Proverbs 25:21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
These verses are familiar to some us and they simply say what Jesus told us to do and that is not only to do good deeds for your enemies but also pray for them. The scriptures also tell us that vengeance is mine thus saith the Lord. When we do good continually for our enemies it will cause them to have a repentant attitude and want to ask forgiveness. As the last verse says it like heaping coals of fire on their heads when we do good for them but it is actually causing them to see the error in what they did. This is sometimes hard to do but we should strive to always treat our enemies with the love of Christ, just like He did when He said on the cross Father forgive them for they know not what they do.
Proverbs 25:19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
These two verses help us see some things we should not do.When and if we ever put our confidence in someone who is not a good true christian we are asking for trouble. When we have a broken tooth we cannot eat ,do we go to dentist that is a believer or just pick one. Also if our foot is out of joint do we go to a god fearing doctor or just pick one. It never hurts in any situation we are in to ask if the people helping us are believers Next we see when someone takes off warm clothing they are caring more for their appearance than their health. Also when there is someone with a heavy heart it is senseless to sing to them to try to cheer them up. Like pouring vinegar on carbonate of soda (nitre) it just causes a foaming mess that is useless. I hope everyone will attend a Bible believing church today so you can grow in walk with God and not make the mistakes like in these verses.
Proverbs 25:17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
These two verses give us some good advice. We see that we do not need to wear out our welcome when visiting with someone. If we are overbearing in staying we could cause them not to ever want to see us again. This could also cause your friend or neighbor to tell a lie about you. We know to well when someone has lied about us that it is as bad as being beaten or cut down or pierced though and though. Let us learn from this not to over do it when counseling with someone and always tell the truth when speaking of someone.
Proverbs 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
There are two good lessons here. First we see that if we stay calm and speak without anger or prejudice people will listen to us and be persuaded to do what we ask. When we speak kindly to others it has more of an effect on them than if we beat them over head about something. It is always better to treat someone the way you would want to be treated. Second we see that to much of a good thing is not good for us. This applies in all situations whether it be foo, work, or enjoyments. If we eat too much it makes us sick. If we work to much it wears us out and can make us sick. when we are doing things for enjoyment we can over do it and and cause us not to want to do it any more plus wear us out .So from these verses let see that we need to control our speech and to do things in moderation so as to be ready for other things to say and do.
Proverbs25:13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
In Judea it would snow a lot and the people would dig snow houses to have snow for summer use, this was refreshing.
Likewise a person who brings good tidings to hose that are in charge lifts them up and refreshes there belief in God’s blessing. On the other hand those that say they are going to do one thing and don’t is very disappointing just like when you really need it rain and big dark clouds appear and it never rains. Let us strive to be the bearer of good news and not false promises.
Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Words that are fitly spoken are words that come form a pure heart. When beautiful fruit is displayed on silver or gold trays it is a perfect picture of the glory of God and His creation. When some one hears a a word of God fitly spoken that is just what they need to here we know they are have been redeemed. The fruit of these lips come from a heart filled with the pureness of God. The next verse goes on to symbolize how the pureness of fine metals is like that of someone who is very wise in the knowledge of God. They speak to those who have an ear that is willing to listen to good Godly instruction. Let us strive daily to get as much wisdom and knowledge of God from His word so we can be the kind of person people want to here
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." I John 5:7
