21 PROVERBS-QUIJANO, ALYSSA SHAINE V.

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Proverbs Wisdom depends on trusting God and leads to life, but folly starts with distrusting God and leads to death. The word “proverb” typically refers to a short, clever saying that offers wisdom in some way. The Core (Chs. 10–29): Contains hundreds of classic, bite-sized proverbs, while, the Frame (Chs. 1–9 & 30–31): Features longer, elaborate poems about wisdom..

Proverbs 1:1-9: Introducing Solomon’s Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord The Book of Proverbs begins by connecting itself to King Solomon. According to the Bible, Solomon was the wisest man in the ancient world, having written thousands of poems and proverbs. While he didn't write every word in this book, he is the founder of Israel’s wisdom tradition..

Proverbs 1:1-9: Introducing Solomon’s Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord In the Bible, wisdom is more than just "knowing facts." Chokhmah = Skill/Applied knowledge.

Proverbs 1-9: Poems From a Father and Lady Wisdom The first nine chapters of Proverbs aren't actually short sayings. Instead, they are a series of 10 speeches from a father to a son and 4 poems featuring "Lady Wisdom." The Father’s Advice: Choose Your Path The Path of Wisdom: Built on integrity and generosity. It leads to peace and success. The Path of Folly: Built on selfishness and pride. It leads to ruin and shame..

Proverbs 1-9: Poems From a Father and Lady Wisdom Wisdom literature is different from other parts of the Bible like the Law (Ten Commandments) or Prophecy: It is "Accumulated Insight" It is Practical It is Divine.

Proverbs 1-9: Poems From a Father and Lady Wisdom In four poems, wisdom is personified as a woman called Lady Wisdom. A Moral Universe: Just as there are physical laws, there are moral laws. Living "With the Grain": When you are just, honest, or generous, you are living "with the grain" of how the universe was built..

Contains hundreds of short, easy-to- remember sayings about almost every part of life—money, work, friendship, marriage, and even how we talk. Proverbs focuses on how life works. It provides the "standard" for a good life, while other books like Job and Ecclesiastes deal with the complicated exceptions when life doesn't seem fair. Proverbs 10-29: The Collection of Ancient Sayings.

One common mistake is reading a proverb as a "promise" from God. In reality, proverbs are about probabilities. The General Rule: If you work hard and act with integrity, things will go well. If you are lazy or dishonest, things will go poorly. The Exception: We all know that sometimes bad things happen to good people, and dishonest people sometimes get rich. General Rule.

Agur: The Humble Student (Chapter 30) King Lemuel: The Leader (Chapter 31) Proverbs 30-31: The Wisdom of Agur and King Lemuel’s Mother The book concludes with two special collections that show what wisdom looks like in real life..

Proverbs 30-31: The Wisdom of Agur and King Lemuel’s Mother Agur begins by admitting he isn't smart enough to figure life out on his own. He models the perfect "wisdom-seeker" because he turns to God’s Word for answers. Agur: The Humble Student This chapter contains advice from a mother to her son, King Lemuel, on how to lead with justice and integrity. King Lemuel: The Leader.

Proverbs 30-31: The Wisdom of Agur and King Lemuel’s Mother The book ends with a famous poem about a woman who lives out wisdom perfectly. Practical Wisdom: She isn't just a "religious" figure; she is a hard worker, a savvy businesswoman, a kind neighbor, and a great mother..

CONCLUSION Proverbs is more than a book of advice— it’s a guide for every season of life. It teaches us that true wisdom is taking God’s values and turning them into practical, daily actions..

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