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Text -- Proverbs 1:1-9 (NET)
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Introduction to the Book
1:1 The Proverbs of Solomon son of David , king of Israel :
1:2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction , and to discern wise counsel .
1:3 To receive moral instruction in skillful living , in righteousness , justice , and equity .
1:4 To impart shrewdness to the morally naive , and a discerning plan to the young person .
1:5 (Let the wise also hear and gain instruction , and let the discerning acquire guidance !)
1:6 To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable , the sayings of the wise and their riddles .
Introduction to the Theme of the Book
1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge , but fools despise wisdom and instruction .
1:8 Listen , my child , to the instruction from your father , and do not forsake the teaching from your mother .
1:9 For they will be like an elegant garland on your head , and like pendants around your neck .
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Personification |
Young Men |
Instruction |
PROVERB |
PROVERBS, THE BOOK OF |
Children |
Proverbs |
Wisdom |
EDUCATION |
CHAIN |
PARABLE |
YOUNG; MEN, YOUNG WOMEN |
KNOW; KNOWLEDGE |
Grace |
Blindness |
PROVERBS, BOOK OF |
CROWN |
Fear of the Lord the |
Son of David |
Chains |
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