PROVERBS 29
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
– Proverbs 29:5-11
PROVERBS 29 A FOOL GIVES FULL VENT TO ANGER
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
If you hear flattery given to you, be wary of their traps
They are not honest and they usually expect something back
The fool intends to plot a provocation to get a reaction
Because of their insecurity, they want to elicit argumentation
A foolish person gives full vent to their emotions especially anger
They have no control over their insecurities and their temper.
In these following sayings, Solomon warns us of the flatterer, the evil man, the scoffers, the bloodthirsty and the angry man. He cautions us to be watchful of those who may seemingly shower us with compliments that aren’t really true. They expect something back when they give it to others because it is a platform to get their supply of attention and adoration in payment for such praise they gave you. It is a trap for you to see them as good so they can be given adulation.
Solomon paints a picture of the wicked person. They are never content or joyful. They constantly look for something more than what they already have. They envy others and crave for what they don’t possess, making them so depressed and anxious. The evil person is very discriminating, oppressive and loves to do injustice to other people especially those whom they look down upon or do not live up to their standards.
The scoffers and the bloodthirsty have violent and murderous tendencies making them very dangerous towards anyone. They are always there to kill someone else’s person’s character if not murder them physically. They create much chaos, fear and control to those around them.
Let’s focus on the angry man. You will easily spot them when they are around. They are reactionary and easily provoked with even just a small thing. They want all attention to themselves. They love drama.
REFLECTION
· Share some insights why you think the angry man gives full vent to their anger.
