Proverbs 12:16 (NIV)
16 A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)
11 A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Isn’t if funny as you read different passages in the Bible, there are some that seem to jump out at you and say – HEY, this is for you today! Maybe it is the felt need within my heart that propelled me to give attention to these two Proverbs, or my desire to follow them, for whatever reason, I stopped, I mused, I considered. Then I asked for wisdom.

It is hard for me to overlook an insult. Call it sensitivity, call it insecurity, call it whatever you want, insults sting me more than they should. I have grown over the years in this, however I still have far to go. What I see here in Proverbs 12:16 is some good advice and motivation to NOT play the part of a fool. The second Proverb tells me what I need to avoid taking insults personally, wisdom which gives patience. Patience (slow to anger) with people’s insults or insulting manner helps you overlook (like when you step over something that is on the ground) an offense. Wisdom brings patience.

God – I seek to gain wisdom – I want to be wise and have understanding and good sense. Teach me and train me and input your wisdom into me. Thank you Papa!