Summarizing this chapter is like herding cats! The only common theme seems to be that wise is good and fools are bad. There is a lot of common sense in this passage - sharpen the ax so you don't have to use as much effort; a fool doesn't know when to shut up; lazy work will show.
Yet as I read this, it is clear that often in this world things don't go as they should and we make stupid decisions. Solomon is trying to warn us to think first. A wise person stops and thinks before moving forward. A wise person is not afraid to give a little extra effort and stay above reproach.
While I always want some deep, spiritual truth when I read a portion of Scripture, maybe today the lesson is simple - be wise, show common sense, and work smart...in the end things will work out better for you.
Sorry I don't have anything deeper today.
Jason
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