Again, this passage has five separate sayings which were not intended to present a single cohesive thought. And when you look at the sayings individually, you might be forgiven for thinking, “How did Solomon get such a reputation for wisdom?
It’s not that these proverbs aren’t wise, per se – it’s just that they’re so obvious.
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The psalmist makes a few interesting comparisons in this passage, and they’re worth paying attention to. First, he mentions the silent influence of the sun and moon, how they are able to cause change and exercise power without uttering a single word.
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Frequently in our lives there seems to be a “disconnect” between prayer and action. Those who are inspired by action have little time for prayer, while those who focus on prayer never get around to doing anything. Nehemiah gives us a beautiful example of prayer leading to action.
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