A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 3:21-26

21 “My son [tenderness toward student], let not them [words of instruction] depart from thine eyes: keep ^asound wisdom [substance] and discretion [wariness, caution]:

            ^aProverbs 2:7

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

24 When ^athou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

            ^aLeviticus 26:6

25 Be not [shall not be] afraid of ⁽³⁾sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

            ^aProverbs 1:27, 1 Peter 3:14

26 For the LORD shall be thou confidence [in thy confidence], and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 3:13-20

13 “Happy [blessed] is the man that findeth [obtains by seeking] wisdom, and the man that getteth [draws out] understanding.

            

14 For ⁽¹⁾ the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

            ⁽¹⁾ Job 28:13, Proverbs 2:4, 8:11, Proverbs 8:19, 16:16

 

15 She is more precious than rubies: and all ⁽²⁾ the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

            ⁽²⁾ Matthew 13:44

 

16 Length ⁽³⁾ of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

            ⁽³⁾ 1 Timothy 4:8

 

17 Her ⁽⁴⁾ ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

            ⁽⁴⁾ Matthew 11:29

 

18 She is ⁽⁵⁾ a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

            ⁽⁵⁾ Genesis 2:9

 

19 The ⁽⁶⁾ LORD [the Almighty, YHWH/Yahweh] by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established [prepared] the heavens.

            ⁽⁶⁾ Proverbs 8:27, Jeremiah 10:12, Jeremiah 51:15, John 1:3, Hebrews 1:2

 

20 {^a By his knowledge the depths are broken up}, and ⁽⁷⁾ the clouds drop down the dew.”

^(a) God’s wisdom in bringing needed judgement and the knowledge to make the Great Flood occur;⁽⁷⁾Deuteronomy 33:28, Job 36:28; ⁽⁷⁾Genesis 7:11

A Stroll Through Proverbs - Proverbs 3:11-3:12

 11 “My son, ⁽¹⁾despise [spurn] not the chastening [correction] of the LORD [the Almighty, YHWH, Jehovah (name of God)]; neither be weary of his correction:

            ⁽¹⁾ Job 5:17, Hebrews 12:5, Revelation 3:19

 

12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; ⁽²⁾ even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”

            ⁽²⁾ Deuteronomy 8:5

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 3:5-3:10

5 “⁽¹⁾ Trust [total commitment] in the LORD [self-Existent One, YHWH, Jehovah] with all thine heart [nothing held back]; and ⁽²⁾ lean [all your weight] not unto thine own understanding.

             ⁽¹⁾ Psalm 37:3,5; ⁽²⁾ Jeremiah 9:23-24, Proverbs 23:4

 

6 In ⁽³⁾ all* thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall ⁽⁴⁾ direct thy paths [make straight or smooth].

            ⁽³⁾ 1 Chronicles 28:9, Philippians 4:6, James 1:5; ⁽⁴⁾ Jeremiah 10:23; *my emphasis

 

7 ⁽⁵⁾ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear [reverence] the LORD, and depart from evil.

            ⁽⁵⁾ Romans 12:16

 

8 It shall be health [medicine] to thy navel [body], and ⁽⁶⁾ marrow [watering/moistening] to thy bones.

            ⁽⁶⁾ Job 21:24

 

9 Honour ⁽⁷⁾ the LORD with thy substance [wealth], and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

            ⁽⁷⁾ Exodus 23:19, Malachi 3:10

 

10 So ⁽⁸⁾ shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses [vats] shall burst out with *new wine [healthful, fresh-pressed grape juice].”

            ⁽⁸⁾ Deuteronomy 28:8; *see: Proverbs 23:29-35 = severe warning against intoxicating wine (Henry Morris Study Bible, 2018 Master Books Edition, Page 952)

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 2:10 – 3:4

Part B: Proverbs 3:1-4

1“My son, forget not my law; ⁽¹⁾ but let thine heart keep my commandments:

            ⁽¹⁾ Deuteronomy 8:1, 30:16

2 For length of days, and long life [Hebrew: years of life], and ⁽²⁾ peace, shall they add to thee.

            ⁽²⁾ Proverbs 4:10, Psalm 119:165

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: ^{(3 )}bind them about thy neck; ⁽⁴⁾ write them upon the table of thine heart:

            ⁽³⁾Proverbs 6:21, Deuteronomy 6:8; ⁽⁴⁾Proverbs 7:3, Jeremiah 17:1, 2 Corinthians 3:3

4 ⁽⁵⁾ So shalt thou find favour and good [success] understanding in the sight of God and man.”

            ⁽⁵⁾Romans 14:18, 1 Samuel 2:26, Luke 2:52, Acts 2:47

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 2:10 – 3:4

Part A: Proverbs 2:10 – 22

 

10 “⁽¹⁾When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 

            ⁽¹⁾Proverbs 14:33, 22:18

11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding ⁽²⁾shall keep thee:

            ⁽²⁾Proverbs 4:6, 6:22

12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward [perverse] things;

13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to ⁽³⁾walk in the ways of darkness;

            ⁽³⁾Proverbs 4:19, Psalm 82:5, John 3:19-20, Ephesians 4:18

14 ⁽⁴⁾Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness [perversity] of the wicked;

            ⁽⁴⁾Romans 1:32

15 ⁽⁵⁾Whose ways are crooked, and they froward [devious, deceitful] in their paths:

            ⁽⁵⁾Psalm 125:5

16 To deliver thee from ⁽⁶⁾the strange [immoral] woman, ⁽⁷⁾even from the stranger [adulteress] which flattereth with her words;

            ⁽⁶⁾Proverbs 5:3, 5:20, 6:24, 7:5; ⁽⁷⁾Proverbs 5:3

17 Which ⁽⁸⁾forsaketh the ⁽⁹⁾guide [companion, partner] of her youth, and forgetteth the ⁽¹⁰⁾covenant of her God.

            ⁽⁸⁾Malachi 2:14; ⁽⁹⁾Malachi 3:14-15; ⁽¹⁰⁾Genesis 2:24 

18 For ⁽¹¹⁾her house inclineth [sinks/leads down] unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

            ⁽¹¹⁾Proverbs 7:27

19 None ⁽¹²⁾that go unto her return again, neither take [do not regain] thy hold of the paths of life.

            ⁽¹²⁾Ecclesiastes 7:26, Hebrews 13:4

20 That thou ⁽¹³⁾mayest walk in the way of good men [goodness], and keep the ⁽¹⁴⁾paths of the righteous [righteousness].

            ⁽¹³⁾Hebrews 6:12; ⁽¹⁴⁾Proverbs 4:18

21 For the upright shall dwell in the ⁽¹⁵⁾land, and the perfect [blameless] shall remain in it.

            ⁽¹⁵⁾Psalm 37:3

22 But the wicked shall be cut off [destroyed] from the earth [land], and ⁽¹⁶⁾the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.”

            ⁽¹⁶⁾Deuteronomy 28:63

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 2:1-9 “…Seek Wisdom”

…1 “My son, if thou will receive my words, and ⁽¹⁾ hide [store up] my commandments with thee;

            ⁽¹⁾Proverbs 4:21

2 ⁽²⁾ So that thou incline thine ear [pay attention] unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

            ⁽²⁾Proverbs 22:17

3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

4 If ⁽³⁾ thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

            ⁽³⁾Proverbs 3:14, Matthew 13:44

5 ⁽⁴⁾ Then shalt thou understand the fear [reverence] of the LORD [Jehovah, self-Existent One], and find the knowledge of God.

            ⁽⁴⁾James 1:5-6

6 For ⁽⁵⁾ the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

            ⁽⁵⁾1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, Job 32:8

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: ⁽⁶⁾ he is a buckler [shield] to them that walk uprightly.

            ⁽⁶⁾Psalm 84:11

8 He keepeth the paths of judgment [justice], and preserveth ⁽⁷⁾ the way of his saints [faithful to Him].

            ⁽⁷⁾1 Samuel 2:9, Psalm 66:9

9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.”

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 1:24-2:9

 ¶ 24 “ ⁽¹⁾ Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

            ⁽¹⁾Isaiah 66:4, Jeremiah 7:13, Zechariah 7:11

25 But ye have set at ⁽²⁾ nought [nothing, (set at nought = ignored)] all my counsel, and would none [did not want] of my reproof:

            ⁽²⁾Luke 7:30, Psalm 107:11

26 ⁽³⁾ I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear [terror] cometh;

            ⁽³⁾Psalm 2:4

27 When ⁽⁴⁾ your fear cometh as desolation [a storm], and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress [pain and sorrow] and anguish cometh upon you.

            ⁽⁴⁾Proverbs 10:24-25

28 ⁽⁵⁾ Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early [diligently], but they shall not find me:

            ⁽⁵⁾1 Samuel 8:18, Job 27:9, Isaiah 1:15, Jeremiah 11:11, 14:12, Ezekiel 8:18, Psalm 18:41, Micah 3:4, James 4:3

29 ⁽⁶⁾ For that they hated knowledge, and did not ⁽⁷⁾ choose the fear of the LORD [YHWH, Jehovah]:

            ⁽⁶⁾Job 21:14; ⁽⁷⁾Psalm 119:173

30 ⁽⁸⁾ They would [would have] none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

            ⁽⁸⁾Psalm 81:11

31 Therefore ⁽⁹⁾ shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices [schemes].

            ⁽⁹⁾Job 4:8, Isaiah 3:11, Proverbs 22:8

32 For the turning [ease] away [turning away = refusal to listen, waywardness] of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity [complacency] of fools shall destroy them.

33 But whoso hearkeneth [listens] unto me shall dwell ⁽¹⁰⁾ safely, and ⁽¹¹⁾ shall be quiet [secure, at ease] from fear of evil.”

            ⁽¹⁰⁾Proverbs 3:24-26; ⁽¹¹⁾Psalm 112:7

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 1:20 - 23

• Seek Wisdom… •

 

¶ 20 “ ^(a) Wisdom [Excellent wisdom, wisdom of God] crieth without [calling loudly outside]; she uttereth [raises] her voice in the streets:

            ^(a)1 Corinthians 1:24, Colossians 2:2-3

21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse [crowed loud streets], in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,

22 How long, ye simple ones [naïve], will ye love simplicity? and the scorners [mockers] delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, ^(a)I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.”

            ^(a)Joel 2:28, John 7:37-39

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 1:10-19

Proverbs 1:10-19

 

Avoid mingling with sinners

 

¶ 10 “My son, if sinners entice thee, ^(a) consent thou not.

            ^(a)Genesis 39:7-10, Ephesians 5:11

11 If they say, Come with us, let ^(a) us lay wait for blood [shed blood, harm, murder], let us lurk privily [secretly] for the innocent without cause:

            ^(a)Jeremiah 5:26, Proverbs 12:6

12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave [Sheol, Hell]; and whole, ^(a) as those that go down into the pit [Sheol, Hell]:

            ^(a)Psalm 28:1

13 We shall find all precious substance [wealth], we shall fill our houses with spoil [plunder, bootee, pillage]:

14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:

15 My son, ^(a) walk not thou in the way with them; ^(b) refrain [keep, restrain] thy foot from their path:

            ^(a)Proverbs 4:14, Psalm 1:1; ^(b)Psalm 119:101

16 For ^(a) their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

            ^(a)Isaiah 59:7

17 Surely in vain [futility] the net is spread in the sight of any bird [lord of the wing].

18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily [secretly] for their own lives.

19 So ^(a) are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”

            ^(a)Proverbs 15:27, 1 Timothy 6:10

  

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 1:7-9

 Proverbs 1:7-9

Personal: Perspective of God

 

¶ 7. “^(a)The fear [reverence and respect; reverent esteem] of the LORD [YHWH/Jehovah] is the beginning [principle part; origin] of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

            ^(a)Job 28:28, Psalm 111:10, Ecclesiastes 13:13, Proverbs 9:10 [where wisdom also starts]

 

Personal: Obedience to Parents

 

8. ^(a)My son [heed; call to attention], hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

            ^(a)Proverbs 4:1

9. For they shall be an [a complimenting] ornament of ^(a)grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.”

            ^(a)Proverbs 3:22

A Stroll Through Proverbs: Proverbs 1:1-6

 Proverbs 1:1-6

 

1. “The ^(a)Proverbs [Hebrew “parable”] of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

            ^(a)1 Kings 4:32

2. To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive [understand; discern] the words of understanding;

3. To ^(a)receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

            ^(a)Proverbs 2:1

4. To give subtilty [prudence] to the ^(a)simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion [constructive advice].

^(a)Proverbs 9:4

5. ^(a)A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain [get; obtain] unto wise counsels:

^(a)Proverbs 9:9

6. To understand a proverb, and the ^(a)interpretation [teasing; sarcastic]; the words of the wise, and their ^(b)dark sayings [puzzles].”

^(a)Psalm 78:2; ^(b)Habakkuk 2:6

The Proverbs ~ Introduction

Introduction to Proverbs

Solomon was probably the wisest man who ever lived; though, he did make plenty of unwise decisions. Still, God used Him as he is the man who penned this Book. The Hebrews and Greeks referred to this Book as the “Proverbs of Solomon” whereas the Romans (Latin) referred to the title as most of us continue to call it - the “Book of Proverbs.” The rabbinical (Jewish) term was “Book of Wisdom.”

            Wisdom is that which is to be the most sought after, along with understanding. “Pro” mean “for” and “verbs” means “words.” Should we not be “for-words” to help us move “forward?” We can gain the richest wisdom and understanding from the words of “the Word” if we desire a Biblical world view. Oh, how much we need this in the world we live in right now which is literally out of control and gaining steam. It shouldn’t be a surprise…God tells us it will be worse than we can imagine (Book of Revelation). We’re “livin’ it” folks – the pre-cursor to the rapture and the explosion of the Tribulation. God has warned us: “The time is at hand.”

            While we’re here and while we have the desire to seek wisdom and understanding, let’s take a stroll through Proverbs and hear in our hearts what God has to tell us about how we are to treat Him, our family members, other “earth” members, and yes, the government.

            We live in this world and what