Discretion is such a wonderful thing to possess. In our America today I think that it is the one of the many things that is not being taught to our children.
"As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion." Proverbs 11:22, Amplified
This has got to be one of my favorite verses in the Proverbs. What Solomon is trying to convey here is beauty out of place.
Gold is a very precious metal. Even today it holds a high value. Why would anyone place that value in the nose of a pig? The pig is an animal that is synonymous with the non-kosher laws of the Jews. It was is a dirty animal. When the gold is placed in the snout of the swine, that value is compromised.
The same can be said of a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. Imagine a gorgeous woman at a gathering. As she walks the breeze plays with her hair. Every bit of her person is pure perfection. She is glancing over the crowd and then she picks you. Out of all the men at this gathering, this beautiful woman picks you. Your heart skips a few beats and your fingertips get a little tingly. She comes close to you and leans in to your face. Then she burps! The onions on her burger that she had for lunch are unmistakable. Or she begins a tirade of profanities for all to hear. Her beauty now becomes misplaced and compromised. She is not so beautiful anymore.
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