Thanks for that, Lisa. Very good thoughts.
Proverbs are statements that describe how things usually work, or express a general truth about some common situation. The Proverbs in Scripture, being inspired by God, have layers of meaning and depths of truth beyond what is visible on the surface.
You can take Proverbs 10:15 and build a whole lesson around it, as Lisa did in her post.
One way to begin discovering the layers of truth in any passage of Scripture, is to meditate on it.Begin by letting the truth of the proverb speak for itself. In general, wealth does provide security in this world, and poverty is inherently ruinous. You can think about it, and sure enough, that's true. Then, let your mind begin coming up with dangers that wealth can't protect against, and how it's often possible to live happily with very little material wealth. Then delve deeper, to spiritual truths such as Lisa explored. Virtually any passage of Scripture will yield a treasure trove of insights if you do this, especially if you consult the cross-references in your study Bible, because letting Scripture interpret Scripture is a wise method of finding more truth. You don't want to come up with a wacky conclusion unsupported or contradicted by the rest of God's word.
Think I might have to write a column on this...