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| | [[File:3403655435 ea7ce6933b.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Stained glass artwork depicting King Solomon]] | | [[File:3403655435 ea7ce6933b.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|Stained glass artwork depicting King Solomon]] |
| − | '''Proverbs''' is a book in the [[Bible]] in the [[Old Testament]], part of [[Ketuvim]]. It comes after the book of [[Psalms]] and precedes [[Ecclesiastes]]. It is grouped as part of the "wisdom literature" section of the Bible. | + | '''Proverbs''' [משלי in Heb.] is a book in the [[Bible]] in the [[Old Testament]], part of [[Ketuvim]]. It comes after the book of [[Psalms]] and precedes [[Ecclesiastes]]. It is grouped as part of the "[[Wisdom Literature|wisdom literature]]" section of the Bible. Proverbs has 31 chapters and 9,921 words in its original [[Hebrew]] (15,038 words in the [[King James Version]]); it can be read in its entirety in about 2 hours. |
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| − | The Book of Proverbs emphasizes the topics of [[wisdom]], [[righteousness]], and the [[fear of the Lord]], contrasting them with [[Fool|foolishness]] and [[wicked]]ness. It also offers practical guidance on various aspects of life, including relationships (including how to deal with fools and [[evil]] people), work and the importance of diligence, the power of words and having good speech, the blessings of generosity and financial matters - all within the context of a godly [[worldview]]. Key themes include the importance of wisdom, [[humility]], [[honesty]] and the consequences of godly/wise and evil/foolish choices.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/proverbs/lessons/theological-themes-in-proverbs Theological Themes in Proverbs]</ref><ref>[https://biblehub.com/top10/key_themes_in_the_book_of_proverbs.htm Key Themes in the Book of Proverbs]</ref> | + | The Book of Proverbs emphasizes the topics of [[wisdom]], [[righteousness]], and the [[fear of the Lord]], contrasting them with [[Fool|foolishness]] and [[wicked]]ness. It also offers practical guidance on various aspects of life, including [[Interpersonal relations|relationships]] (including how to deal with fools and [[evil]] people), [[Work ethic|work and the importance of diligence]], the power of words and having good speech, the blessings of generosity and financial matters - all within the context of a godly [[worldview]]. Key themes include the importance of wisdom, [[humility]], [[honesty]] and the consequences of godly/wise and [[evil]]/foolish choices.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/proverbs/lessons/theological-themes-in-proverbs Theological Themes in Proverbs]</ref><ref>[https://biblehub.com/top10/key_themes_in_the_book_of_proverbs.htm Key Themes in the Book of Proverbs]</ref> |
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| | Proverbs is both [[inspiration]]al about what can be achieved from doing what is right, and cautionary about the failure that results from compromise with [[evil]]doers. Proverbs is particularly strong against "scoffers", observing that "Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools." (Proverbs 19:29 [[ESV]]). | | Proverbs is both [[inspiration]]al about what can be achieved from doing what is right, and cautionary about the failure that results from compromise with [[evil]]doers. Proverbs is particularly strong against "scoffers", observing that "Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools." (Proverbs 19:29 [[ESV]]). |
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| | ==Date== | | ==Date== |
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| − | Based on authorship, most of the book would have come from the 10th century B.C. Proverbs 25:1 makes reference to copying proverbs in the time of king [[Hezekiah]], so at least part of the book, probably the later portion, was copied or appended at a later time (between 715 and 686 B.C.) | + | Based on authorship, most of the book would have come from the 10th century B.C. Proverbs 25:1 makes reference to copying proverbs in the time of King [[Hezekiah]], so at least part of the book, probably the later portion, was copied or appended at a later time (between 715 and 686 B.C.) |
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| | ==Message== | | ==Message== |
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| | ==[[Bible Study]]== | | ==[[Bible Study]]== |
| | [[File:512px-Solomon and the Plan for the Temple.jpg|thumbnail|right|350px|Solomon and the Plan for the Temple, as in 1 Kings 6, illustration from a Bible card published by the Providence Lithograph Company]] | | [[File:512px-Solomon and the Plan for the Temple.jpg|thumbnail|right|350px|Solomon and the Plan for the Temple, as in 1 Kings 6, illustration from a Bible card published by the Providence Lithograph Company]] |
| − | Due to there being 31 Proverbs, it is a popular form of study for some devout religious people to read one Proverb a day, thereby going through the entire book in a typical month. | + | Due to there being 31 Proverbs, it is a popular form of study for some devout people to read one Proverb a day, thereby going through the entire book in a typical month. |
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| | ==On gluttony== | | ==On gluttony== |
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| | *[[Proverbs, Chapter 1|Proverbs 1:7]]: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.<ref>[[NIV]]</ref> | | *[[Proverbs, Chapter 1|Proverbs 1:7]]: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.<ref>[[NIV]]</ref> |
| | *[[Proverbs, Chapter 29|Proverbs 29:26]]: Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord. | | *[[Proverbs, Chapter 29|Proverbs 29:26]]: Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord. |
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| | + | ==Some examples related to maturity, seriousness and education== |
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| | + | *[https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16374/jewish/Chapter-3.htm#v31 3:31]: |
| | + | "Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways." |
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| | + | "Turn neither right nor left; keep your feet from evil." |
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| | + | "Reprove not a scorner lest he hate you; reprove a wise man and he will love you." |
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| | + | "He who walks in innocence walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be broken." |
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| | + | "In a multitude of words, transgression will not be avoided, and he who holds back his lips is wise." |
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| | + | "A fool's way is straight in his eyes, but he who listens to advice is a wise man." |
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| | + | "A wise son [seeks] his father's discipline, but a scorner does not listen to rebuke." |
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| | + | "Good sense will grant favor, but the way of the treacherous is harsh." |
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| | + | "The scorner sought wisdom, but it is not there; but knowledge for the understanding one is easy." |
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| | + | "Train a child according to his way; even when he grows old, he will not turn away from it." |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |
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| | *[[Proverbs 17]] | | *[[Proverbs 17]] |
| | *[[Proverbs 30]] | | *[[Proverbs 30]] |
| − | [[Category:Bible]] | + | *[[Ecclesiastes]] (Also written by Solomon) |
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| | == External links == | | == External links == |
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| | *[https://www.biblestudytools.com/esv/proverbs/ Book of Proverbs], Biblestudytools.org | | *[https://www.biblestudytools.com/esv/proverbs/ Book of Proverbs], Biblestudytools.org |
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| | + | == References == |
| | + | {{reflist}} |
| | {{Old Testament Books}} | | {{Old Testament Books}} |
| | + | [[Category:Bible]] |
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| | + | [[Category:Proverbs]] |