Wisdom And Righteousness - Proverbs (Part 4)

PR O V E R B S PROVERBS W i s d o m W i s d o m f o f o r r a l l a l l Proverbs 1:2-7 (ESV) 2To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, 6to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. 7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:2-6 (ESV) 2To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, 6to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. 1 Kings 3:5–9 (ESV) At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I 6 7 shall give you.” And Solomon said, . . .“ And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but a little child. I do not 9 know how to go out or come in. . . . Give your servant therefore an understanding [lit. insightful] mind to govern [lit. judge] your people, that I may discern between good and evil [lit. to have insight to judge between good and bad], for who is able to govern [lit. judge] this your great people?” 1 Kings 3:10–12 (ESV) It pleased the LORD that 11 Solomon had asked this. And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right [lit. to have insight to hear 12 judgement], behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind [lit. heart], so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. 1 Kings 3:28 (ESV) And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice. 1 Kings 10:6–9 (ESV) And she [the Queen of Sheba] said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words 7 and of your wisdom, but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the 9b report that I heard. . . . Because the LORD loved Israel forever, he has made you king, that you may execute justice and righteousness.” Leviticus 19:35–36 (ESV) “You shall do no wrong in judgment [lit. justice], in measures 36 of length or weight or quantity. You shall have just [lit. righteous] balances, just [lit. righteous] weights, a just [lit. righteous] ephah, and a just [lit. righteous] hin: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Psalm 9:7–8 (ESV) But the LORD sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, 8and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness [ translated equity in Proverbs 1:3]. Proverbs 8:20 (ESV) I [wisdom] walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice, Proverbs 18:5 (ESV) It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. Proverbs 24:23 (ESV) These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging [lit. judgment] is not good. Proverbs 19:1 (ESV) Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Proverbs 28:6 (ESV) Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. Please turn to Proverbs 10. Romans 6:15–16 (ESV) What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under 16 grace? By no means! Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? Romans 6:18 (ESV) and, having been set free from sin, [we] have become slaves of righteousness. Ephesians 4:22–24 (ESV) to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful 24 desires . . . and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. fi Ephesians 4:25–29 (ESV) Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and give no opportunity to the devil. 28Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as ts the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:25 (ESV) Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Proverbs 13:5 (ESV) The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace. Proverbs 8:8 (ESV) All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. Ephesians 4:26–27 (ESV) Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and give no opportunity to the devil. Proverbs 14:29 (ESV) Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Ephesians 4:28a (ESV) Let the thief no longer steal, Proverbs 16:8 (ESV) Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. Ephesians 4:28 (ESV) Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Proverbs 21:25–26 (ESV) The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to 26 labor. All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. Ephesians 4:29a (ESV) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, Proverbs 10:11 (ESV) The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Ephesians 4:29 (ESV) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as ts the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. fi Proverbs 10:31–32 (ESV) The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the 32 perverse tongue will be cut off. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. Hebrews 1:8 (ESV) But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. Proverbs 16:12 (ESV) It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Proverbs 25:5 (ESV) take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Hebrews 1:9a (ESV) You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Proverbs 15:9 (ESV) The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but He loves him who pursues righteousness. Proverbs 16:13 (ESV) Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. Hebrews 1:9a (ESV) You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Proverbs 6:16–19 (ESV) There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to 17 him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands 18 that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. Hebrews 1:9a (ESV) You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Proverbs 8:13 (ESV) The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Hebrews 1:9 (ESV) You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” Proverbs 10:28 (ESV) The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. fi Proverbs 21:3 (ESV) To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacri ce. 1 Corinthians 6:9 (ESV) Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice 10 homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Timothy 6:11 (ESV) But as for you, O man of God, ee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. fl fl 2 Timothy 2:22 (ESV) So ee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Proverbs 21:21 (ESV) Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will nd life, righteousness, and honor. fi fi Matthew 5:6 (ESV) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satis ed. Proverbs 2:9 (ESV) Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; 1 John 1:9 (ESV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.