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Psalm 95:7
For heis our God; and weare the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

Isaiah 56:12
Come ye,say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day,and much more abundant.

Luke 12:19,20
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink,and be merry…

to-morrow

1 Samuel 28:19
Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrowshalt thou and thy sonsbe with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

for you do not know
This part emphasizes human limitations and the unpredictability of life. It reflects the biblical understanding that only God is omniscient (Isaiah 46:9-10). The acknowledgment of human ignorance is a call to trust in God's wisdom and plan. This aligns with the teachings in Ecclesiastes, where the Preacher speaks of the futility of human endeavors without divine guidance (Ecclesiastes 3:11). The phrase also serves as a reminder of the need for daily dependence on God, as seen in the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teaches to ask for "daily bread" (Matthew 6:11).

what a day may bring
This phrase highlights the uncertainty of daily life and the potential for unforeseen events. In the historical context of ancient Israel, where life was subject to sudden changes due to political upheaval, natural disasters, or personal misfortune, this would be a poignant reminder of the need for faith and preparedness. Theologically, it underscores the transient nature of earthly life and the importance of living with an eternal perspective. This is further illustrated in the teachings of Jesus, who advises His followers to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth (Matthew 6:19-21). The unpredictability of life is also a call to live righteously and be ready for the Lord's return, as emphasized in the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13).

• The command is straightforward: “Do not boast about tomorrow” (Proverbs 27:1). Scripture consistently presents boasting in our own plans as prideful overconfidence (seeJames 4:13-16, where planning without acknowledging the Lord is called arrogance).

• Boasting presumes self-sufficiency. Yet “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17), underscoring that even the next breath is God’s provision.

• By forbidding bragging about future successes, the verse safeguards humility. Paul mirrors this attitude: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:31).

• Practical take-away: hold plans with open hands, thanking God for opportunities while submitting every agenda to His will (cf.Proverbs 16:3, 9).

• Our knowledge is limited; God’s is perfect. “The secret things belong to the LORD our God” (Deuteronomy 29:29), reminding us we lack omniscience.

• Jesus affirms this human limitation when He states, “You do not know what hour your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42). Ignorance of future details is by design, pressing us toward daily dependence.

• The verse exposes the folly of presumption: planning is wise (Proverbs 21:5), but certainty about outcomes is reserved for God alone (Isaiah 46:9-10).

• Right response: exchange self-reliance for trust, echoingPsalm 31:14-15, “I trust in You… my times are in Your hands.”

• A single day can alter life drastically—good or bad. The rich fool inLuke 12:16-21 laid out long-range plans, yet that very night his soul was required of him.

• Conversely, unexpected blessings also arrive swiftly (Ruth 2:3; Joseph’s rise inGenesis 41:14-41). Both extremes underscore God’s sovereign authorship of events.

• Since each day’s unfolding rests with the Lord, Jesus instructs, “Do not worry about tomorrow… Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).

• Living one day at a time fosters gratitude and vigilance, aligning withLamentations 3:22-23: new mercies meet us every morning without guarantee of the next.

Proverbs 27:1 calls us to humility and faith. Refrain from self-confident predictions, acknowledge our limited knowledge, and trust the Lord who alone rules tomorrow. Planning wisely while depending wholly on Him brings peace, guards against pride, and positions us to glorify God—whatever each day may bring.

(1)Boast not thyself of to-morrow.--This is forbidden also inJames 4:13,sqq.; but there on the higher ground that it argues a want of submission to the will of Almighty God. This temper of mind, as well as the opposite one of too great anxiety for the morrow (Matthew 6:34), proceed from the same cause, too much dependence upon self, and are only to be met by learning to realise the love of God for His children (ibid.,26, 30, 33), and looking up to Him daily for protection, guidance, and support.

"Quis scit, an adjiciant hodiernae crastina summae
Tempora di superi?" Euripides, 'Alc.,' 783 -

Οὐκ ἔστι θνητῶν ὅστις ἐξεπίσταται
Τὴν αὔριον μέλλουσαν εἰ βιώσεται
Τὸ τῆςτύχης γὰρ ἀφανὲς οῖ προβήσεται
Κἄστ οὐ διδακτόν οὐδ ἁλίσκεται τέχνη Every day in thy life, says the Arab, "is a leaf in thy history." Seneca wrote ('Thyest.,' 621) -

"Nemo tam divos habuit faventes
Crastinum ut possit sibi pelliceri,
Res deus nostras celeri citatas
Turbine versat." There is the adage, "Nescis quid serus vesper vehat." The LXX. has, as at ch. 3:28, "Thou knowest not what the next day (ἡ ἐπιοῦσα) shall bring forth." (For the expression,ἡ ἐπιοῦσα, comp.Acts 7:26;Acts 16:11.)

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