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| − | '''Proverbs''' משלי 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''' [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 [[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> | | 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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| | "Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways." | | "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." | | "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." | | "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." | | "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." | | "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." | | "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." | | "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." | | "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." | | "The scorner sought wisdom, but it is not there; but knowledge for the understanding one is easy." |
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