Back to Proverbs for a while. Interestingly enough the chapter starts off with two proverbs that kind of follow on from what we have just read Jesus say about who and who will not enter the kingdom of God. Peace and quiet are worth more than material wealth if there is strife, and it is better to be a faithful servant than a disgraceful son. Likewise mocking the poor may seem a safe thing to do, but in fact it is extremely dangerous. For all were made by God and so we show contempt for their maker. This is consistent with Jesus' words that whatever we do for the least of people we do for Him.
There are several other themes in this chapter.One is our attitude to strife and quarrels. Some people love to stir up trouble and take pride in doing so, this is a foolish attitude. Love will seek to overlook an offense. A wise person is one who learns from a rebuke. Starting a quarrel is a dangerous thing, one has no idea where it might end. In fact to love a quarrel is to love sin.
Our words are another common theme. A perverse tongue leads us into trouble. A sign of wisdom is to use words with care.
Finally verse 28 is on of my favourites, even a fool appears wise when he remains silent.
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