Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:22

1:22 “How long will you simpletons love naiveté?

How long will mockers delight in mockery

and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 17:16

17:16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,

since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Psalms 1:1-2

Book 1
(Psalms 1-41)

Psalm 1

1:1 How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked,

or stand in the pathway with sinners,

or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

1:2 Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands;

he meditates on his commands day and night.

Matthew 8:34

8:34 Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.

Matthew 8:1

Cleansing a Leper

8:1 After he came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him.

Colossians 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,