Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. A fair woman is one of personal attractions. Discretion means virtue or moral worth. A woman of external attractions who is devoid of mind excellences is a most unsightly object. I. HERE IS A VERY INCONGRUOUS CONJUNCTION IN ONE PERSON. Physical beauty and moral deformity united. Do not despise natural, or personal, or artistic beauty. II. HERE IS A VERY REVOLTING CONJUNCTION IN ONE PERSON. Incongruity is not always disgusting, it is sometimes ridiculous. But this incongruity is disgusting when it is seen aright with healthy moral sentiments. We do not always see how revolting it is, because our eye rests upon the personal attraction, and peers not into the moral heart. We are taken up more with the "jewel" than with the "swine." III. HERE IS A VERY COMMON CONJUNCTION IN ONE PERSON. 1. Wickedness is prompted by personal attraction. 2. Wickedness is fond of personal attractions. Vulgarity always likes finery, and sin is always fond of making a grand appearance. Do not, in forming your fellowships, be carried away with one side of life. Do not follow the swine for the sake of the jewel. (D. Thomas, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.WEB: Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. |
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