Proverbs 17

 

I have heard it said that wealth brings problems you never expected. Unfortunately, those problems are often relatives. This is what came to mind when I read the first verse of this chapter. You might only have a dry piece of bread, but that is better because you have peace. To say it another way, a feast is wonderful unless you have to worry about being poisoned. Many think that money will solve the problems, but don't realize that often it just causes more problems. 

Speaking of money not helping the NLT put verse 16 this way, "It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning." Money to make you smarter won't help if you aren't willing to be educated. Money for college is only good if you're going to learn. The "college experience" is just a waste. 

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