Proverbs 23 - Day 455

Proverbs 23 - Day 455 (link to today's reading)

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9

Commentary: This saying illustrates an aspect of Prov 26:4 about not speaking to a fool, but the motivation is different: Do not waste words on such a person who has no ear for what is said. See also Sir 22:9–10, 13. Fools may not be failing in real intelligence, but they just will not “listen” or take to heart any advice. Bühlmann (Vom rechten Reden, 220) points out that “speak into the ears of” denotes urgency; cf. Gen 44:18; 1 Sam 25:24.

 Murphy, R. E. (1998). Proverbs (Vol. 22, p. 175). Thomas Nelson.

Application: There are more than enough people in the world who are seeking to better themselves.  This verse instructs us to invest our time and energy in that group, rather than those who are not interested.

Prayer: Change my heart oh God...