It may start in one’s youth, but the blessings of Proverbs sustain believers of all ages (Prov. 1:5). Studying Proverbs equips the reader to discern the mysteries of life: proverbs, figures and …

THE PROVERBS. (A. V.) 1 1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of …

Explore It Who wrote this section of Proverbs? (1:1) Where does wisdom come from? (1:7) About what sort of enticements did Solomon warn us? (1:8-19) How does wisdom treat those who …

3. Proverbs 1:4 - A young man who receives instruction will gain what two qualities? 4. Proverbs 1:5a - What will a wise man do? 5. Proverbs 1:5b - What will a man of understanding do? 6. …

15 Whose ways are crooked and they are lewd in their paths. 16 And it shall deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger, which flattereth with her words. 17 Which forsaketh …

Proverbs 2:1–22 is one long conditional sentence: “If . . . , then . . .” The protasis, the if-clause, is set out in verses 1–4 and stresses the need to seek diligently after wisdom. Those who do will …

Introduction This document summarizes a lecture by Dr. Ted Hildebrandt on the literary genre of the proverb, drawing primarily from biblical examples but extending to other cultures. The …