Listen To God's Wisdom
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Introduction to Proverbs
Introduction to Proverbs
Proverbs consists of many wise sayings, compiled into a book. These sayings offer practical advice for daily life and vary widely in their content—ranging from work and money to speech, integrity, and discipline. But the wisdom in Proverbs is not just about practical advice; Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom derives from the fear of Yahweh and has its source in Him (Prov 1:7; 2:6; 9:10).
Proverbs consists of many wise sayings, compiled into a book. These sayings offer practical advice for daily life and vary widely in their content—ranging from work and money to speech, integrity, and discipline. But the wisdom in Proverbs is not just about practical advice; Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom derives from the fear of Yahweh and has its source in Him (Prov 1:7; 2:6; 9:10).
7 To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.
6 It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.
10 To be wise you must first have reverence for the Lord. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding.
The Value of Proverbs
The Value of Proverbs
1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.
1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.
2 Here are proverbs that will help you to recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
2 Here are proverbs that will help you to recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
3 They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.
3 They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.
4 They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.
4 They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.
5 These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,
5 These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,
6 so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise1
6 so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise1
1 American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible: The Good news Translation (2nd ed., Pr 1:1–6). New York: American Bible Society.
1 American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible: The Good news Translation (2nd ed., Pr 1:1–6). New York: American Bible Society.
Advice to Young Men
Advice to Young Men
7 To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.
7 To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.
8 Pay attention to what your father and mother tell you, my son.
8 Pay attention to what your father and mother tell you, my son.
9 Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.
9 Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.
10 When sinners tempt you, my son, don’t give in.
10 When sinners tempt you, my son, don’t give in.
11 Suppose they say, “Come on; let’s find someone to kill! Let’s attack some innocent people for the fun of it!
11 Suppose they say, “Come on; let’s find someone to kill! Let’s attack some innocent people for the fun of it!
12 They may be alive and well when we find them, but they’ll be dead when we’re through with them!
12 They may be alive and well when we find them, but they’ll be dead when we’re through with them!
13 We’ll find all kinds of riches and fill our houses with loot!
13 We’ll find all kinds of riches and fill our houses with loot!
14 Come and join us, and we’ll all share what we steal.”
14 Come and join us, and we’ll all share what we steal.”
15 Don’t go with people like that, my son. Stay away from them.
15 Don’t go with people like that, my son. Stay away from them.
16 They can’t wait to do something bad. They’re always ready to kill.
16 They can’t wait to do something bad. They’re always ready to kill.
17 It does no good to spread a net when the bird you want to catch is watching,
17 It does no good to spread a net when the bird you want to catch is watching,
18 but people like that are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die.
18 but people like that are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die.
19 Robbery always claims the life of the robber—this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.1
19 Robbery always claims the life of the robber—this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.1
1 American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible: The Good news Translation (2nd ed., Pr 1:7–19). New York: American Bible Society.
1 American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible: The Good news Translation (2nd ed., Pr 1:7–19). New York: American Bible Society.
Wisdom calls
Wisdom calls
20 Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and market places,
20 Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and market places,
21 calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together:
21 calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together:
22 “Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy pouring scorn on knowledge? Will you never learn?
22 “Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy pouring scorn on knowledge? Will you never learn?
23 Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you. I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me.
23 Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you. I have been calling you, inviting you to come, but you would not listen. You paid no attention to me.
25 You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you.
25 You have ignored all my advice and have not been willing to let me correct you.
26 So when you get into trouble, I will laugh at you. I will mock you when terror strikes-
26 So when you get into trouble, I will laugh at you. I will mock you when terror strikes-
27 when it comes on you like a storm, bringing fierce winds of trouble, and you are in pain and misery.
27 when it comes on you like a storm, bringing fierce winds of trouble, and you are in pain and misery.
28 Then you will call for wisdom, but I will not answer. You may look for me everywhere, but you will not find me.
28 Then you will call for wisdom, but I will not answer. You may look for me everywhere, but you will not find me.
29 You have never had any use for knowledge and have always refused to obey the LORD.
29 You have never had any use for knowledge and have always refused to obey the LORD.
30 You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you.
30 You have never wanted my advice or paid any attention when I corrected you.
31 So then, you will get what you deserve, and your own actions will make you sick.
31 So then, you will get what you deserve, and your own actions will make you sick.
32 Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern.
32 Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern.
33 But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid.”
33 But whoever listens to me will have security. He will be safe, with no reason to be afraid.”
Closing:James 1:2-5
Closing:James 1:2-5
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
The Holy Bible: King James Version. (2009). (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version., Jas 1:2–5). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.