I. Who wrote these wise sayings,
v. 1. They are the proverbs of Solomon. 1. His name signifies peaceable, and the character both of his spirit and of his reign answered to it; both were peaceable.
In contrast, David, whose life was full of troubles, wrote a book of devotion (Psalms); for is any afflicted? Then let him pray.
Solomon, who lived quietly, wrote a book of instruction; for when the churches had rest they were edified.
In times of peace we should learn ourselves and teach others that when in troubled times, both, they and we must practice.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Proberbs 1:1-7
The Usefulness of Proverbs
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion, 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6 To understand a proverb and a figure,The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion, 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6 To understand a proverb and a figure,The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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