Proberbs 1:2-4 To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion"
Reading: Proverbs 8 and 9
Read these chapters all week. Here are a few suggestions. Start with chapter 8 and read until you find a verse that really jumps out, then meditate on that verse by writing it down and carrying it with you all day, all week, etc... Read a chapter a day, switching between the two, which will mean you read these chapters twice or even three times. (each time will speak something new to you!) Explore once you get done reading, look up the word Wisdom in the back of the Bible and read all the scriptures on it. Read different translations, some are difficult to read and some are really easy.
Send your thoughts, favorite verses, what you got out of it...to all the emails from above, so we all can read them!!
If you want to know who wrote Proverbs and more about the book, read this...I would at least look at the key verses of Proverbs!!
Author: King Solomon is the principal writer of Proverbs. His name appears in 1:1, 10:1, and 25:1. We may also presume Solomon collected and edited proverbs other than his own, for Ecclesiastes 12:9 says, "And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs." Indeed, the Hebrew title Mishle Shelomoh is translated "Proverbs of Solomon."
Date of Writing: Solomon's proverbs were penned around 900 B.C. During his reign as king, the nation of Israel reached its pinnacle spiritually, politically, culturally, and economically. As Israel's reputation soared, so did King Solomon's. Foreign dignitaries from the far reaches of the known world traveled great distances to hear the wise monarch speak (1 Kings 4:34).
Purpose of Writing: The purpose of the Book of Proverbs is revealed by its author in the opening verses of the first chapter: "To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion" (1:2-4).
Knowledge is nothing more than an accumulation of raw facts, but wisdom is the ability of seeing people, events, and situations as God sees them. In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon reveals the mind of God in matters high and lofty and in common, ordinary, everyday situations, too. It appears as if no topic escaped King Solomon's attention. Matters pertaining to personal conduct, sexual relations, business, wealth, charity, ambition, discipline, debt, child-rearing, character, alcohol, politics, revenge, and godliness are among the many topics covered in this rich collection of wise sayings.
I really like Prov 8:11 which basically says anything I can ever desire does not compare to wisdom. This really makes me want it. Think of that one thing you have always wanted, now put wisdom higher. I know if I diligently seek it, I will find it vs 17. I also really like chapter 9:1-6. Wisdom is prepared, a hard worker, not lazy. Wisdom has everything in order so she can help meet the needs of others.
I am reading "The Message" translation and the first verse (8:1) jumped out at me right away. "Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame insight raising her voice? As I was studying this verse and thinking about it, Ashley called and I was saying something as clear as day, but he kept saying "are you saying something?, hello? are you there?" Apparently our cell phone connection was not good. I thought about how many times there are things in my life unseen that skew the connection between God and I's communication and relationship. I get so frustrated with God because I am begging to hear Him and hearing nothing. What is in my life that makes me deaf to His wisdom? Maybe it is like what Trish mentioned that we don't desire it more than anything else. Does my lack of desire stand in the way of the wisdom that God is shouting in my ear? If so, how do I get the desire for this type of wisdom?
Hello ~ I had two questions in my head before reading chapters 8 and 9, they were 1. Is there a right time to ask for wisdom? and 2. How did Solomon have the wisdom to ask for wisdom?~ I had to share my thoughts First, I couldn't get past the 2nd verse. It just kept jumping out at me. I only have KJV at my house. So I didn't have any other translations but KJV says "8:2 She(wisdom) standeth in the top of high places (high hills) by the way in the places of the paths that answered part of my question. So many times I ask God for wisdom when I am so far down in the valley that I don't always hear him so clearly....however when all is well and I'm sitting in the "high places" I don't seem to ask for his wisdom as much. Asking during these times would help me hear him so much more clearly. I give him thanksgiving in the high times of my life, but I don't search as much for understanding. 2nd in chapter 8:33,Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not I believe that Solomon knew to ask for wisdom because he listened (while he was in "high places"), he didn't just listen, he obeyed and he received understanding. Through understanding we know the importance of wisdom. I want to try to apply this to my life. I didn't get anything from chapter 9! :-) hehehe, maybe someone could share???
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Wisdom-(by wikipedia)is having gained knowledge
Proberbs 1:2-4 To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion"
Reading: Proverbs 8 and 9
Read these chapters all week. Here are a few suggestions.
Start with chapter 8 and read until you find a verse that really jumps out, then meditate on that verse by writing it down and carrying it with you all day, all week, etc...
Read a chapter a day, switching between the two, which will mean you read these chapters twice or even three times. (each time will speak something new to you!)
Explore once you get done reading, look up the word Wisdom in the back of the Bible and read all the scriptures on it.
Read different translations, some are difficult to read and some are really easy.
Send your thoughts, favorite verses, what you got out of it...to all the emails from above, so we all can read them!!
If you want to know who wrote Proverbs and more about the book, read this...I would at least look at the key verses of Proverbs!!
Author: King Solomon is the principal writer of Proverbs. His name appears in 1:1, 10:1, and 25:1. We may also presume Solomon collected and edited proverbs other than his own, for Ecclesiastes 12:9 says, "And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs." Indeed, the Hebrew title Mishle Shelomoh is translated "Proverbs of Solomon."
Date of Writing: Solomon's proverbs were penned around 900 B.C. During his reign as king, the nation of Israel reached its pinnacle spiritually, politically, culturally, and economically. As Israel's reputation soared, so did King Solomon's. Foreign dignitaries from the far reaches of the known world traveled great distances to hear the wise monarch speak (1 Kings 4:34).
Purpose of Writing: The purpose of the Book of Proverbs is revealed by its author in the opening verses of the first chapter: "To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion" (1:2-4).
Knowledge is nothing more than an accumulation of raw facts, but wisdom is the ability of seeing people, events, and situations as God sees them. In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon reveals the mind of God in matters high and lofty and in common, ordinary, everyday situations, too. It appears as if no topic escaped King Solomon's attention. Matters pertaining to personal conduct, sexual relations, business, wealth, charity, ambition, discipline, debt, child-rearing, character, alcohol, politics, revenge, and godliness are among the many topics covered in this rich collection of wise sayings.
I really like Prov 8:11 which basically says anything I can ever desire does not compare to wisdom. This really makes me want it. Think of that one thing you have always wanted, now put wisdom higher. I know if I diligently seek it, I will find it vs 17.
I also really like chapter 9:1-6.
Wisdom is prepared, a hard worker, not lazy. Wisdom has everything in order so she can help meet the needs of others.
I am reading "The Message" translation and the first verse (8:1) jumped out at me right away. "Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame insight raising her voice?
As I was studying this verse and thinking about it, Ashley called and I was saying something as clear as day, but he kept saying "are you saying something?, hello? are you there?" Apparently our cell phone connection was not good. I thought about how many times there are things in my life unseen that skew the connection between God and I's communication and relationship. I get so frustrated with God because I am begging to hear Him and hearing nothing. What is in my life that makes me deaf to His wisdom? Maybe it is like what Trish mentioned that we don't desire it more than anything else. Does my lack of desire stand in the way of the wisdom that God is shouting in my ear? If so, how do I get the desire for this type of wisdom?
Lindsey, awesome thoughts.
I have got to tell you about my recent experiences of desperation. My desperate call for God's help and wisdom!!!
This is from Katie, she just hasn'tn posted it
Hello ~ I had two questions in my head before reading chapters 8 and
9, they were 1. Is there a right time to ask for wisdom? and 2. How
did Solomon have the wisdom to ask for wisdom?~
I had to share my thoughts First, I couldn't get past the 2nd verse.
It just kept jumping out at me. I only have KJV at my house. So I
didn't have any other translations but KJV says "8:2 She(wisdom)
standeth in the top of high places (high hills) by the way in the
places of the paths that answered part of my question. So many times I
ask God for wisdom when I am so far down in the valley that I don't
always hear him so clearly....however when all is well and I'm sitting
in the "high places" I don't seem to ask for his wisdom as much.
Asking during these times would help me hear him so much more clearly.
I give him thanksgiving in the high times of my life, but I don't
search as much for understanding.
2nd in chapter 8:33,Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not I
believe that Solomon knew to ask for wisdom because he listened (while
he was in "high places"), he didn't just listen, he obeyed and he
received understanding. Through understanding we know the importance
of wisdom. I want to try to apply this to my life.
I didn't get anything from chapter 9! :-) hehehe, maybe someone could
share???
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