Pro. 21 NKJV

Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.

I chose this verse because I didn’t really understand it at first. After some study, it’s still not cut in stone. The first part seems clear enough. One who hardens their face always sees themselves in the right, and has toughened his skin to not care when he does wrong. In his own conscience, he is right, and that’s the way he’s going and the way it’s going to be.

The second half is more obscure. It is a contrast, it appears. The righteous aren’t hardened in their decisions, he is directed or it is made or established based on a moral ethic. There is a debate as to whether the word, “establish” is one Hebrew word or another that means “understands.” Either way, the point may be this:

Don’t be pig-headed in your decision making.

Pro. 8 AMP

2On the top of the heights beside the way, where the paths meet, stands Wisdom [skillful and godly]; 3At the gates at the entrance of the town, at the coming in at the doors, she cries out:

Wisdom is at the crossroads of life calling out from the high ground.

Pro. 18 MSG

Pro. 18: 18 You may have to draw straws when faced with a tough decision. MSG

I can be a really indecisive person at times.  Ihave been advised to throw a dart at some options just so I can get the decision over with.  That’s why I like the way the Message translates this Proverb.  Here’s how it is in the NASB:

18The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. NASB