The proverbs are easy and even fun reading, but they also confront us with opportunities that we shouldn’t miss, opportunities to consider our own hearts. Human nature leads us to put ourselves in the place of the wise and righteous and not with the foolish and evil, and so we might by extension give ourselves more credit than we deserve as we read. The proverbs even warn us about that! Don’t take for granted that you are the lovely wise and righteous person, having no foolish or wicked traits; rather, read with consideration.
Some of the connections in the parallel structures are not obvious. It might be worthwhile to ponder them to try to figure out those that aren’t obvious. Doing so can yield some profound insights.
11:22. Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. Can you just picture that. Pretty straight forward.
Some of the blunt expressions are delightful. I wish I could be the breath of fresh air our politically correct culture needs and be so straightforward. Thanks for the comment, Shirley.