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Proverbs 1:1-33

Lessons about wisdom

Proverbs

Keith Simons

About the Book of Proverbs

King Solomon ruled the nation of Israel for 40 years. He brought peace and wealth to the nation. Solomon’s workmen built palaces, and the great temple (house of God in Jerusalem). The people of Israel learned arts, sciences and music.

When he was young, Solomon obeyed God. He asked God for wisdom, and God gave it to him (1 Kings 3:9; 1 Kings 3:12). Other rulers, including the queen of Sheba, visited Solomon (1 Kings 10:1-13). She asked him many questions. His answers showed great knowledge of many subjects. He taught about plants, animals and fish. Solomon became more and more famous.

Solomon learned and wrote many proverbs (wise words). He collected 3000 proverbs (1 Kings 4:29-34). The Book of Proverbs contains many of these proverbs. The Book of Proverbs also contains other lessons about wisdom. And the Book of Proverbs contains many poems about wisdom.

Solomon also wrote Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon in the Bible. The Bible also contains some other books about wisdom. These books are Job, Ecclesiastes and James. And Jesus taught lessons about wisdom in Matthew Chapter s 5 to 7 and Luke Chapter s 11 to 16.

Sections of the Book of Proverbs

The Book of Proverbs has 6 main sections:

• Solomon’s wise lessons (Proverbs 1:1 to Proverbs 9:18)

• The proverbs (wise words) of Solomon (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 22:16)

• 30 wise lessons (Proverbs 22:17 to Proverbs 24:34)

• More of Solomon’s proverbs (wise words) (Proverbs 25:1 to Proverbs 29:27)

• The puzzles of Agur and Lemuel (Proverbs 30:1 to Proverbs 31:9)

• A poem about a perfect wife (Proverbs 31:10-31)

Chapter 1

Solomon’s Wise Lessons

(Proverbs 1:1 to Proverbs 9:18)

v1 This book sets out Solomon’s proverbs (wise words). Solomon was David’s son, and the king of Israel. His proverbs will help you in many ways.

v2 You will receive wisdom and discipline.

You will understand words of wisdom.

v3 You will be careful and wise.

Your actions will be right and fair.

v4 If you are simple, then you will learn more.

Young people will learn knowledge, and learn to be careful.

v5 The wise person will become wiser.

The intelligent person will be ready to accept advice.

v6 You will understand wise words and stories.

You will understand even difficult words of wisdom.

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