Proverbs 14

Versailles, France, trekearth

As I have written on this blog previously, although I will not provide a full recommendation for the program whatsoever, I do watch Game of Thrones. It is sort of an interesting fictional historical review of the problem of evil in my view.

Here is a review of a the most recent bombastic episode from Fox News...

Mountain v Viper

Cited

'The long awaited battle between Oberyn Martell and Gregor Clegane finally took place, and the results were some of the most gruesome scenes ever seen on "Game of Thrones". It begins with a performance, Oberyn showing off for the crowd. He’s quick on his feet, moving around briskly and easily. He's a stark contrast from the hulking Gregor, who barely seems to notice the spectators, his brute strength evident. Oberyn makes it clear he isn’t just fighting for Tyrion, he’s fighting for a confession.

“You raped my sister, you murdered her and you killed her children,”

Oberyn repeats like a mantra throughout.

The Mountain is undeterred and the two continue to spar.

Gregor appears to have the initial edge before Oberyn stabs him in the stomach, much to Jaime Lannister’s delight. A few more blows and The Mountain is on the ground. Tyrion looks like he’s finally breathing again, sure the Red Viper will be victorious.

Only, Oberyn isn’t interested in just winning, he wants a confession.

The smirk he wore taunting his opponent disappears.

He demands that Gregor not only confess to the crime, but confess that it was Tywin who ordered him to do so.

He’s so hellbent on revenge that he never even sees the punch coming.

With just one hit, all of Oberyn’s teeth come flying out of his mouth before The Mountain slams him to the ground.

Tyrion watches in horror as Gregor puts his thumbs over Oberyn’s eyes and confesses “I killed her children, I raped her and then I smashed her head like this.”

What happens next is easily the most gruesome visual in “Game of Thrones” (and maybe television) history.

The Mountain crushes Oberyn’s head like a grape, blood and brain matter splattering everywhere.

The Mountain falls back, laying down next to his now unrecognizable dead opponent as reality begins to set in for Tyrion: He’s next.

Oberyn was so close to victory, but laying all his cards on the table cost him his life.'

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I sort of viewed this on HBO Canada as Bobby Buff called me on the cell phone right as the ending of the show in an attempt to fit me into his buff schedule.

I then later watched the gruesome ending on You Tube.

Even though it is fiction, I have no desire to watch the ending again or to share it on this blog.

And let us remember that such like events were in the Bible...

I do however wish to connect concepts with Proverbs 14.

Proverbs 14:15-35

English Standard Version (ESV)

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15 The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

16 One who is wise is cautious[d] and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet[e] steadfast love and faithfulness.

23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.

29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

30 A tranquil[f] heart gives life to the flesh, but envy[g] makes the bones rot.

31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.[h]

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Footnotes:

a. Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the LORD]

b. Proverbs 14:22 Or show

c. Proverbs 14:30 Or healing

d. Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy

e. Proverbs 14:33 Or Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of a man of understanding, but makes itself known in the midst of fools

Oberyn was not wise and cautious, he did not turn away from the evil of the much larger destructive man that could seriously and nearly fatally hurt him with one strike. Instead he foolishly, recklessly and carelessly sought a confession for crimes which were horrible crimes, which he already apparently had reasonable evidence had been committed by the Mountain.

One has to know when a certain degree of victory is enough.

These are metaphors...

When a 6-5 victory shall suffice and a 11-0 victory is not likely to occur.

When a victory by decision is preferable over attempting a victory of knockout.

In the case of the Mountain versus the Viper this foolishness and lack of wisdom cost the Viper his life in a gruesome public way.

Not to mention the foolishness of risking one's life in a death match in the first place...

Puppy put her paws on the pedals and ends up driving car into Massachusetts pond

Cited

'Rosie, the puppy, was excited and accidentally knocked the shift stick from park into drive

Car rolled forward into the pond with Rosie still scampering around inside

Owner, John Costello, ran after his dog to pull her out'

Mail Online: Yes I had a dog like that once..