09/17/2014 WEIGHTS FOR BODY AND SPIRIT
Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. [Revised Standard translation]
Summary
Many scholars classify Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs as "wisdom literature." The book of proverbs is considered especially instructive. A "proverb" is considered to be a short "piece of advice" or a "general truth." However, the book of Proverbs also conveys the idea that the writer, Solomon, is offering insight and wisdom concerning matters that have stood the test of time. Since Solomon's wisdom came from GOD (1Kings 3:9-12), it would make sense that these "nuggets of wisdom," from the "ROCK OF AGES" could withstand "the test of time."
In Proverbs 16, Solomon, says that GOD "weighs the spirit." Solomon contends that if we were to measure ourselves, everyone would just step off the scales smiling, believing ourselves "ok." [Because, isn't the problem generally/always someone/everyone else's fault!] But, according to Solomon, it is GOD, not us, who weighs.