Pr. 29 [The Message]

There are several references to “sage” in the Message translation of this chapter. The general definition of the term is:

1. a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.
2. someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience.

It’s the name of the catering service at TCS. It’s probably in reference to the European culinary herb, but a simple combination of the meanings is enchanting.

Solomon’s references to the person known as a sage is highlighting their wisdom and effect on others.

A gang of cynics can upset a whole city;
    a group of sages can calm everyone down.

A fool lets it all hang out;
    a sage quietly mulls it over.

The King James uses the term “Wise man” where Peterson colorfully uses “Sage.”