“A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish man’s heart directs him toward the left.” (v.2)
While many have stated that political conservatives would love to use as a verse to condemn liberals, it is really a statement noting how the wise man and the foolish man head in completely opposite directions. That theme runs throughout this passage. Scattered along the way are some very good pieces of advice we all should take note of.
Verse 4 talks of remaining calm in the face of anger, even when its source is a powerful leader. And, while there may be a great temptation to storm away from an outburst, calmly continuing in your duties can smooth the rough waters. Along the same line, showing respect to your superiors, even when you think they are wrong, displays great humility.
Therefore, while circumstances all around you may be screaming at you to react emotionally in one direction, use wisdom and restraint and go in the opposite. A wise person controls his tongue. It is better to speak carefully then to speak in haste, or to say nothing at all than to blurt out something you will regret.
The Truth: “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way.” (Proverbs 14:8)
While many have stated that political conservatives would love to use as a verse to condemn liberals, it is really a statement noting how the wise man and the foolish man head in completely opposite directions. That theme runs throughout this passage. Scattered along the way are some very good pieces of advice we all should take note of.
Verse 4 talks of remaining calm in the face of anger, even when its source is a powerful leader. And, while there may be a great temptation to storm away from an outburst, calmly continuing in your duties can smooth the rough waters. Along the same line, showing respect to your superiors, even when you think they are wrong, displays great humility.
Therefore, while circumstances all around you may be screaming at you to react emotionally in one direction, use wisdom and restraint and go in the opposite. A wise person controls his tongue. It is better to speak carefully then to speak in haste, or to say nothing at all than to blurt out something you will regret.
The Truth: “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way.” (Proverbs 14:8)
