An Idea Borrowed

Years ago on a radio program someone shared that they read a chapter in Proverbs every day. Since there are 31 chapters and the longest month has 31 days it allows you to read through Proverbs on a regular basis. I use it as the launch pad for my personal worship time and branch out from there. On this blog I will try to share some of the insights I have in the Word. I will try to organize them in the archive by reference.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Specific Examples

Proverbs 24:28 (BES) Be not a false witness against thy fellow citizen, neither exaggerate with thy lips.

The standard translation of “deceive” is made “exaggerate” in the LXX.  While it may disagree with the others it brings out an important area of deception that we often overlook or deliberately ignore.  We come up with words like spin, expand or whatever is convenient for the moment.  It is still deception.

So?  Our communication is to convey truth.  Make it clear when you are just expressing your opinion.  It is a spiritual matter.  

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