Deep Waters

Proverbs 20:2-7 – A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing. The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

Proverbs 18:4 – The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

Psalm 6:4 – Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

Psalm 26:1 – Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.

Psalm 112:2 – Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Application:

• ·         A wise person’s words are refreshing and a source of life.
• ·         The Hebrew for “unfailing love” denotes a strong sense of goodwill, especially such as can be relied upon in times of need.
• ·         Obedience and trust are the two sides of godliness, as the Abraham story exemplifies.
• ·         The godly bring blessing to their children and to themselves—not least in the fact that through their children they are “ remembered” in the community.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV