Syllabus for the Book 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; To give prudence to the naive, 4) 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.” Proverbs 1:1-7
Solomon opens the book of Proverbs by handing out the class syllabus. He explains clearly what the student can expect to learn from the book.
The content of this book was prepare to impart wisdom for life. It could be viewed as the first ever book of success. No matter a persons age or status in life, the book of Proverbs can add wisdom and understanding. It points to the ways of God for daily living.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“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; To give prudence to the naive, 4) 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.” Proverbs 1:1-7
Solomon opens the book of Proverbs by handing out the class syllabus. He explains clearly what the student can expect to learn from the book.
The content of this book was prepare to impart wisdom for life. It could be viewed as the first ever book of success. No matter a persons age or status in life, the book of Proverbs can add wisdom and understanding. It points to the ways of God for daily living.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
