Proverbs 29:1

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

人屡次受责罚，仍然硬着颈项；他必顷刻败坏，无法可治。

这是什么意思？

This verse from Proverbs warns that someone who repeatedly ignores advice and gets stubborn will face a sudden and irreversible destruction. The speaker is the wise author of Proverbs, and the key message is about the consequences of stubbornness.

儿童解释

Imagine you keep ignoring your parents' advice about crossing the street safely, and one day you get hurt badly because you didn't listen. This verse is like that, telling us that not listening can lead to big, bad things that can't be fixed.

历史背景

Proverbs was written by King Solomon, a wise ruler in ancient Israel, around 950 BC. The book was intended for the general audience, but particularly young men, to guide them in living a moral and successful life.

今日应用

Consider a scenario where an employee consistently ignores the advice of their supervisor and keeps making the same mistakes. Eventually, this could result in sudden termination and difficulty finding another job.

主题

wisdomadviceconsequencesstubbornnessdestructionremorse

常见问题

What does it mean to 'harden the neck'?

To 'harden the neck' means to stubbornly resist advice or correction, becoming unyielding and unwilling to change one's ways.

What does it mean that the destruction is 'without remedy'?

When the destruction is 'without remedy', it means that the consequences are irreversible and cannot be fixed or undone, highlighting the severity of the outcome.

Can you give an example of sudden destruction in the Bible?

An example of sudden destruction is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, where God destroyed these cities suddenly because of their wickedness and refusal to listen to His warnings.

How can one avoid the fate described in Proverbs 29:1?

To avoid the fate described, one should be open to receiving and heeding advice, recognizing the value of correction and being willing to change when necessary.

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