A review of Proverbs 6 by Great Thinkers

A review of Proverbs 6 Emmanuel Olaleye
It cautions against six things the Lord hates, including pride, lying, violence, plotting evil, rushing to do wrong, and spreading discord. This means avoiding arrogance, telling the truth, seeking peace, thinking before acting, and fostering harmony in relationships.
For example, don't be lazy like someone who always says they'll do chores "later," stay loyal in relationships to avoid heartache, and be honest to keep trust with friends..

A review of Proverbs 6 by Treasure 

It warns against debt, laziness, and wickedness. It advises being proactive, staying faithful in relationships, and avoiding deceitful behavior to lead a responsible and moral life.
In real life, this means avoiding the temptation to guarantee loans for people you don't know well, as you could end up responsible for their financial burdens. It's about protecting yourself from unnecessary risk.

A review of Proverbs chapter 6 by Dacosta Taiwo

This made me to understand these lessons:
Commitment and Responsibility: The first part talks about not getting trapped by debt or guaranteeing loans for others. It's about being careful with your commitments and taking responsibility for what you promise.
The Value of Hard Work: The passage about the ant isn't just about being busy; it's about being self-motivated and planning for the future. It highlights the importance of hard work and foresight.
The Destructive Nature of Evil: The section on the "naughty person" emphasizes that evil plans and actions ultimately lead to ruin. It's a reminder that integrity and honesty are essential.
The Seriousness of Adultery: The vivid description of the consequences of adultery underscores the devastating impact it has on individuals and families. It's not just a physical act, but a betrayal of trust and a destruction of one's own life.

In essence, Proverbs 6 urges us to be wise in your dealings, diligent in your work, honest in your relationships, and pure in your heart.

A review of Proverbs Chapter 6 by Divine Ini Obot

 insights
Avoid making promises with strange people. Promises that promise to produce calamity as its fruit.
There is a health and an unhealthy sleep. A healthy sleep is not 8 hours, it os when the work for the day is done, then you rest. And when you arise from your rest by the One who sustains you, you arise with an air of less pressure, ready for the new tasks of the day.
An unhealthy sleep is the vise versa of the healthy sleep.

Laziness is idleness without supervision.
The ants have done justice to that term, turning the wisdom of this world to nothing. Making them learn from the creatures they were created to rule over.

Be very intention about keeping the word of God in your great confidence. They have the ability to gide you morning and night.

The price of a loose woman is as cheap as a loaf of "unleavened" bread whereas that of a woman who keeps herself for her future spouse is like that of a precious resource.

Do not commit adultery, especially with your neighbours wife.
Let him that hath an ear, let him hear....

A review of Proverbs 6 by Theophilus Adeniji

This chapter is filled with lots of insights which will be shared:

Firstly, watch the way you make promises or stand as a guarantor to a man’s debt because it’s binds and limits one to what he or she can do or access.

Secondly, don’t be lazy. No matter the accumulation of wealth is given to a lazy man, it will be squandered because he has no initiative to multiply the wealth rather spend what is left.

Thirdly, don’t be a trouble maker. The Lord destroys the hand of whosoever love to cause trouble to his other fellow.

In addition, there are seven things the Lord hates which are: pride, lie, murder, heart that plans evil, witnesses that forge lies, and anyone who instigates fight among family members so resist from such act because the a lord destroys whosoever is fond of this seven things.

Lastly, this chapter explains the consequences and dangers of those fond of adulterous acts. 

The Bible made it know that it’s even better to sleep with a prostitute than another man’s wife. 

There is nothing that can redeemed you in the sight of the man talk less of God.

I pray the Lord liberate Himself in us and not fall victims of any of the evil act in Jesus’ name. God bless you all!

Don’t Delay—Discipline Begins with Urgency Proverbs 6:4–5: by Feranmi Ayeni

"Give no [unnecessary] sleep to your eyes, Nor slumber to your eyelids; Tear yourself away like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter..."

Lesson:
Uche kept telling himself he had time. Like many of us, he was caught in the trap of comfortable procrastination. The passage urges readers to "tear yourself away"—a vivid call to break free from ease before it captures you completely.

2. Learn from the Ant—Be Self-Motivated and Forward-Looking
Proverbs 6:6–8:

"Go to the ant, O lazy one; Observe her ways and be wise... She prepares her food in the summer And brings in her provisions in the harvest."
Lesson:
Amina represents the ant—diligent, focused, and quietly preparing without supervision. She doesn’t wait for pressure or panic. Uche, on the other hand, learns the hard way that ideas without preparation are just empty hopes. The ant teaches foresight and quiet consistency.

3. Laziness is Subtle but Dangerous
Proverbs 6:9–10:

“How long will you lie down, O lazy one? When will you arise from your sleep?... A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to lie down and rest—”
Lesson:
Uche’s pattern wasn’t rooted in overt rebellion—it was “just one more episode,” “just five more minutes,” “I’ll start tomorrow.” This slow decline is exactly what the proverb warns against: laziness doesn’t always come as loud rebellion—it often comes softly, dressed in comfort.

4. Poverty and Need Come Suddenly—Though the Path is Slow
Proverbs 6:11:

“So your poverty will come like an approaching prowler... and your need like an armed man.”
Lesson:
The result of Uche’s inaction was public failure and missed opportunity. He didn’t see the consequences building—but they arrived quickly, and he was unprepared. Proverbs describes this consequence vividly—as a prowler, quiet but sure; as an armed man, overpowering.

5. Redemption Begins with Reflection and Change
While not a direct quote from Proverbs 6, Uche’s turning point shows a final, vital lesson: wisdom is still available for the one who’s willing to listen and change. After hearing the Proverbs, he begins rebuilding—slowly but steadily.

Jeremiah in the Shadows culled from Proverbs 7 by Emmanuel Ugwu

Jeremiah was a young man—handsome, curious, and newly independent. 

He had been taught wisdom by his father, but lately, he had grown restless, ignoring those lessons in favor of “freedom.”

One evening, as twilight fell and the streets glowed with dim lanterns, Jeremiah wandered into a part of town where no godly man belonged.

He wasn’t looking for trouble—just a little “adventure.” That’s when she appeared.
A woman, dressed boldly and speaking with honeyed words, approached him.

“I’ve made my bed with perfume... come, let us delight ourselves till morning,” she whispered.

Flattered and intrigued, Jeremiah followed her. The night felt exciting… but unknown to him, his soul was walking into a trap.

Days later, he returned—ashamed, guilt-ridden, and broken. The woman was gone, and so was his peace.
The joy was momentary, but the damage was deep.

"He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter…” – Proverbs 7:22

📜 Key Lessons from Proverbs 7
Lack of Understanding Leads to Ruin

Jeremiah’s fall began with a heart that ignored wisdom.

Without understanding, emotions and desires will rule your actions.

Temptation is Often Strategic and Appealing

The woman wasn’t just seductive—she was intentional, persuasive, and persistent.

Sin rarely comes looking like danger—it looks like pleasure at first.

One Moment Can Cost a Lifetime

Like Jeremiah, many fall in one decision but spend years healing.

Proverbs 7 shows that moral failure is not sudden—it’s the result of small, unwise choices.

God’s Word is a Shield

The chapter opens by urging us to write God’s commandments on our hearts (v.3).

That’s the only way to discern lies from truth when temptation comes.

Stay Away from the Path of Temptation

Jeremiah shouldn't have been in that part of town at that hour.

Avoid the environments, screens, or company that draw you away from purity.

Wordspired Insights from Proverbs chapter 1.

Insights from Proverbs 1 by Melvin

Proverbs 1 introduces the purpose of the book: to impart wisdom, discipline, and understanding. It emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord as the foundation of knowledge and warns against rejecting wisdom. The chapter includes a strong warning from a father to his son not to be enticed by sinners who promise quick riches through violence. It ends with Wisdom personified as a woman calling out in the streets, urging people to listen to her. She warns that those who ignore her will face the consequences of their folly, but those who listen will live in safety

Insights from Provers. 1 by Theophilus Adeniji 

summary teaches a lot of insights which some will be listed:
1. Obedience to your parents'  instructions and chastisement: It's a way of being submissive to the most High's teachings so don't derail from it
2. Fear of God: The Lord that we serve is a supernatural being and those that will serve him must serve him wholeheartedly the fear of God is the source of wisdom
3. Get more wisdom: If you will like to become wiser, it's by studying the word  and showing consistency in iy

Insights from Proverbs 1 by Taiwo Dacosta

 summary.
Proverbs 1 tells me why being wise is a really good thing. It helps me make good choices and be a good person.
Wisdom is like a friend who's always trying to help us,but some people don't listen. The chapter warns us to stay away from bad people who do bad things to get money because that will only get us into trouble.

If we don't listen to wisdom, we’ll have problems. And when those problems come, wisdom won't help us because you didn't listen before. So, it's best to start learning to be wise now, so we don't have regrets later.

Insights from Proverbs 1 by Olaleye Emmanuel 

It serves as an introduction to the entire book of Proverbs, highlighting its purpose: to impart wisdom, understanding, and moral guidance. 

It emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord as the foundation of knowledge and warns against the enticements of foolishness and wickedness. The chapter also stresses the value of heeding wisdom's call to avoid disastrous consequences.

Insights from the books of Proverbs Chapter One, by Divine Ini Obot

INSIGHT
The beginning of the wisdom chronicles of Solomon, the wise king of Israel. Wisdom and foolishness are like two sides of coin, despise one and the other will follow you, hold onto one and the other will walk away from you.
Knowledge comes from the fear of the Lord...

Wisdom can be seen to be a conscious expression of moral quality through knowledge and the right application of it.

The price for ignorance is very costly.
To fear God is to shun evil, and to shun evil is to hold onto the word of truth. Holding onto the word of truth gives birth to a guided life, word based and inpired.

A part of this script feels like a commentary on the scripture that says the wages of Sin is death and the gift of God is eternal life, as Lady wisdom expresses the result of evil company, those lurking in the darkness to drink the blood of the righteous.

 
We are all encouraged to listen to the wisdom from above in the word of God which is above all, for it brings safety and that too without fear.