Proverbs

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Chapter 1

The Beginning of Knowledge

What does this say about God?

God has given us instruction so that we can know:

wisdom

righteousness

justice

equity

prudence

knowledge

discretion

Knowledge comes from fearing the Lord

The Enticement of Sinners

What does this say about God?

Do not be drawn into evil by sinners

Greed for unjust gain = death (not life)

The Call of Wisdom

What does this say about God?

Wisdom is not hidden (cries aloud in the street; in the market)

Fools hate knowledge

God pours out his spirit and reveals knowledge to those who repent

To ignore wisdom = calamity, terror, distress, anguish

Those who do not fear the Lord and despise reproof will eat the fruit of their way

Those who listen will dwell in security, be at ease and will not dread disaster

Chapter 29

What does this say about God?

If we repeatedly stiffen our neck against reproof- it is possible to be broken beyond healing

God is just and interested in justice

An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices

God gives joy and peace to the righteous

The righteous are concerned with the needs of the poor

God is concerned with the needs of the poor

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back

God wants his people to walk in wisdom

It is the Lord that gives light to the eyes

of both the poor man and the oppressor

God blesses kings who faithfully judge the poor

Reproof and correction give wisdom

Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint

God blesses those who keep the law

Do not be hasty in your words; this is foolish

A man of wrath stirs up strife, and anger causes much transgression

God will honor those who are lowly in spirit

God will keep safe those who trust in him

When we fear men instead of God- it is a snare

Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice

The one whose way is straight- is an abomination to the wicked

Chapter 31

What does this say about God?