Tag Archives: Proverbs 1

we can’t handle this

20241030 we can’t handle this Proverbs 1:20-33 (JDV). Proverbs 1:20 Wisdom sings out in the street; she makes her voice heard in the public squares.Proverbs 1:21 She cries out above the commotion; she speaks at the entrance of the city … Continue reading

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ambush

20241029 ambush Proverbs 1:10-19 (JDV). Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.Proverbs 1:11 If they say — “Come with us! Let’s set an ambush and kill someone. Let’s attack some innocent person who does not deserve … Continue reading

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open to correction

20241028 open to correction Proverbs 1:7-9 (JDV). Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Yahveh is the first knowledge; fools despise wisdom and correction.Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s correction, and don’t reject your mother’s instruction,Proverbs 1:9 because they … Continue reading

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wisdom — by the book.

20241027 wisdom — by the book. Proverbs 1:1-6 (JDV). Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:Proverbs 1:2 For knowing wisdom and training; for understanding insightful words;Proverbs 1:3 for receiving successful training in righteousness, justice, and … Continue reading

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idiots

Proverbs 1:20-33 We are introduced to four characters today, each of whom we will see developed in the chapters that follow:  Wisdom is the voice calling in the streets.  The others (the simple ones, the scoffers, and the fools) are … Continue reading

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wisdom to listen

Proverbs 1:8-19 If birds can see that it’s a trap, they will not fall for it.  If men can see that their actions will destroy them, they might stop.  But we do not see.  We think we are wise, but … Continue reading

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do you dare?

Proverbs 1:1-7 All we have to do for wisdom is to ask for it, but before we ask, we have to go through the first door.  The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the LORD.  It is just too … Continue reading

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