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The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion: Using an image from a previous proverb (Proverbs 19:12), this proverb reminds us that those in power and leadership have potential for a great and fearful exercise of wrath.
Verse 12. - The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. This apothegm, which seems to be nothing but a trite truism, brings to notice many important consequences.
Proverbs 20 is a treasure trove of wisdom and insight on various aspects of human behavior, values, and relationships with God. It highlights the importance of leading an honest, upright life and the consequences of neglecting wisdom.
Proverbs 20:11. A child is known by his doings — Children discover their inclinations or dispositions by their childish speeches and carriages, as not having yet learned the art of dissembling: whether his work be, or rather, will be, pure — That is, the future disposition and conduct of a man may be very probably conjectured from his ...
16 Φεβ 2023 · The Good News Translations expresses the sentiment well: “Even children show what they are by what they do; you can tell if they are honest and good” (Proverbs 20:11, GNB). God is interested in the condition of our hearts in childhood and not just in adulthood.
What does Proverbs 20:12 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
Proverbs 20. Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Here is, 1. The mischief of drunkenness: Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging. It is so to the sinner himself; it mocks him, makes a fool of him, promises him that satisfaction which it can never give him.
