(Proverbs 3:13 KJV) Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
The vocabulary of the KJV is always good for a wake up. The KJV has “happy” (835) while the NASB has “blessed.” In usage across the Bible both translations use both terms interchangeably. I don’t think most of us do that. For me, happy is a feeling, a state of mind. Blessed is an actual condition. I can be one without the other.
I often use the term “happy fool” to designate young people who are irresponsible and immature but not mean spirited. I don’t think I would ever call anyone a “blessed fool.”
Wisdom will bless us. It might even make us happy. On the other hand the “understanding” (8394) that comes from wise insight might be troubling.
So? I would rather know than live in ignorance. I consider that a blessing.
I met a woman once who used the word "blessed" so much (and in such ways) that I became convinced that it was a curse word for her.
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth. Every once in awhile I become aware that I am using a word repeatedly in a conversation. It probably happens more often than I am aware of.
ReplyDeleteIt is easy for even the best ideas to become common when overused.
Grace and peace.