Proverbs chapter 12

vs 19

I'm honestly not really sure what this means. Is it that truth is eternal, while lies are temporary? I suppose that's a fair way of reading it.

vs 20

It's not just that they plot evil, and so they have evil thoughts in their minds. The deceit is actually in their hearts, withering them from the inside. But the peaceful are full of joy, which is much happier.

vs 21

We of course know that there is totally no rule that upholds this, with the exception of the eternity rule. But trouble also does breed trouble - just look at the schoolyard.

vs 22

Once again we see the value that God puts on these things is an important part of wisdom.

vs 23

Better to not say the right thing than say the wrong thing, eh? Tell me you've never found this. I find it all the time. Some times even the truth isn't worth saying. Silence is bloody golden.

vs 24

From the very top to the very bottom. While some might say, "But what about the lazy kings and aristocrats of old, they ruled, and they were lazy!" I think you can safely say that it was the people who were actually working who did the ruling - advisors, or other rich and influential people.

vs 25

Anxiety comes from some uncontrolled area, but people can be active in giving kind words. So much wisdom, it seems, revolves around the power of words.

vs 26

Perhaps he just couldn't think of a good pairing for this one. The negative just seems very bland and open.

vs 27

Obviously it doesn't matter so much to know what they do with it, the fact is that if you're lazy you don't have any game to do anything with.

vs 28

Immortality. A good note to end the chapter on. Righteousness leads to life, and full life.