Day 57 - Fear of man will prove to be a snare
15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.
25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
27 The righteous detest the dishonest;
the wicked detest the upright.
- What does this passage say about fear, discipline, and restraint?
- How does verse 25 speak to your tendency to please people?
- What warnings are offered here about anger and pride?
- Which verse feels like a direct challenge or encouragement to you today?
- How can trusting in the Lord reshape the way you relate to others?
Father, help me trust in You instead of fearing people. Teach me to walk in discipline, humility, and peace. Give me courage to follow You even when others may not understand. Amen.