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Proverbs
Wisdom literature of the bible and in particular the book of Proverbs contains sage advice, counsel and guidance for godly and righteous living in every age. The Proverbs of Solomon begins by stating this purpose: “To know wisdom and instruction, to discern the sayings of understanding, to receive instruction in wise behavior, righteousness, justice and equity; to give prudence to the naive, to the youth knowledge and discretion.” Pro 1:2-4 Proverbs are wise, general truths that may have exceptions, but when followed and applied to our lives, guide us along the narrow road which leads to life. The book of Proverbs is literature with often terse poetic structure. There are recurring patterns of parallelism for emphasis, of cause and effect, action and reaction, and admonitions to avoid common pitfalls. Pro 1:7 reads, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Reading these proverbs is good, understanding them is better, and humbly submitting to the Lord’s wisdom and making application of this wisdom to our lives is not only sweet to our taste, but is truly acquiring wise counsel.
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