Mishlei 25:19 - On Unreliable Teeth, Feet, and Friends (Part 2)

Mishlei 25:19 - On Unreliable Teeth, Feet, and Friends (Part 2)

Author: Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss March 12, 2026 Duration: 30:02

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Mishlei 25:19 - On Unreliable Teeth, Feet, and Friends (Part 2)

שֵׁן רֹעָה וְרֶגֶל מוּעָדֶת מִבְטָח בּוֹגֵד בְּיוֹם צָרָה:

Length: 29 minutes
Synopsis: This morning (3/12/26), in our Morning Mishlei shiur, we did a brief recap of yesterday's approaches, then started learning through the meforshim. First, Immanuel ha'Romi supported our take and provided two additional explanations. We speculated about our own derech nistar, but weren't entirely successful. I'm not sure whether we fully grasped Saadia Gaon, but we definitely learned a foundational idea from him. We concluded with the Meiri's derech nistar, which ended with a tzarich iyun. Still, a great haul!
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מקורות:
משלי כה:יט
עמנואל הרומי
פירוש רס"ג
מאירי
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Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss hosts The Mishlei Podcast, a series of classes dedicated to a deep and practical exploration of Sefer Mishlei, known in English as the Book of Proverbs. This isn't a theoretical lecture series; instead, the rabbi grounds the ancient wisdom in a framework articulated by the sage Saadia Gaon, treating the text as a timeless manual for making smarter choices. The central idea is that Mishlei offers a path toward increasing lasting fulfillment and reducing future regret, making its lessons immediately relevant to daily decisions and relationships. Each episode, or shiur, usually concentrates on unpacking a single verse, examining its language, context, and layers of meaning. Listeners will find a thoughtful, step-by-step analysis that connects the biblical text to contemporary challenges in work, character development, and personal growth. The pace is deliberate, allowing space for reflection on how these principles apply off the page. For anyone interested in Jewish thought, self-improvement, or simply gaining a more thoughtful approach to life's complexities, this podcast provides a structured yet accessible guide. You'll hear a teacher's passion for the material without pretense, focusing on clarity and real-world application. Tune in for a quiet, intellectual engagement with one of the world's most enduring collections of wisdom literature.
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Duration: 45:36
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!קֹנֶה לֵּב אֹהֵב נַפְשׁוֹ שֹׁמֵר תְּבוּנָה לִמְצֹא טוֹב:This morning (1/5/20 at YBT) we revisited yesterday's pasuk with the aim to understand Rabbeinu Yonah's ex…
Mishlei 10:11 - Righteous and Wicked Mouths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:18
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!מְקוֹר חַיִּים פִּי צַדִּיק וּפִי רְשָׁעִים יְכַסֶּה חָמָס:In our Monday Night Mishlei shiur (1/4/20 with Lomdeha, hosted by YBT) we had yet ANOTHER pasuk whose s…
Mishlei 19:8 - The Compound Effects of Intellectual Diligence and Laziness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!קֹנֶה לֵּב אֹהֵב נַפְשׁוֹ שֹׁמֵר תְּבוּנָה לִמְצֹא טוֹב:This morning (1/4/20 at YBT) we learned a very generic sounding pasuk about the pursuit of knowledge. The…
Mishlei 19:7 - How to Lose Friends and (Not) Influence People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!כָּל אֲחֵי רָשׁ שְׂנֵאֻהוּ אַף כִּי מְרֵעֵהוּ רָחֲקוּ מִמֶּנּוּ, מְרַדֵּף אֲמָרִים [לוֹ] (לא) הֵמָּה:This morning (12/31/20 at YBT) we learned yet another pasuk a…
Mishlei 19:6 - The Illusory Correlation Between Generosity and Popularity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!רַבִּים יְחַלּוּ פְנֵי נָדִיב וְכׇל הָרֵעַ לְאִישׁ מַתָּן:This morning (12/30/20 at YBT) we continued our analysis of yesterday's pasuk, seeking more guidance fro…
Mishlei 19:6 - Selective vs. Indiscriminate Generosity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:04
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!רַבִּים יְחַלּוּ פְנֵי נָדִיב וְכׇל הָרֵעַ לְאִישׁ מַתָּן:This morning (12/29/20 at YBT) we tackled what appeared to be a "cliche" Mishlei pasuk about generosity…
Mishlei 10:10 - Two Pitfalls in Communication [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:03
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!קֹרֵץ עַיִן יִתֵּן עַצָּבֶת וֶאֱוִיל שְׂפָתַיִם יִלָּבֵט:In our Monday Night Mishlei shiur (12/28/20 with Lomdeha, hosted by YBT) we found ourselves confronted wi…
Mishlei 19:5 - Two Types of Disregard for Truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:29
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!עֵד שְׁקָרִים לֹא יִנָּקֶה וְיָפִיחַ כְּזָבִים לֹא יִמָּלֵט:This morning (12/28/20 at YBT) we learned an interesting pasuk. It's interesting because it's difficul…
Mishlei 19:4 - Wealth, Poverty, and Friendship (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:41
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!הוֹן יֹסִיף רֵעִים רַבִּים וְדָל מֵרֵעֵהוּ יִפָּרֵד:This morning (12/24/20 at YBT) we continued our analysis of the pasuk we began yesterday. We found support for…
Mishlei 19:4 - Wealth, Poverty, and Friendship (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:44
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!הוֹן יֹסִיף רֵעִים רַבִּים וְדָל מֵרֵעֵהוּ יִפָּרֵד:This morning (12/23/20 at YBT) we began analyzing the next pasuk in our perek, raising the few questions on th…