Proverbs 31:1  "The words of King Lemuel..." More debate on exactly who this is or is referring to.  No clue from the text.  But something God wanted included. 1  "...which his mother taught him" Importance of godly mothers.  Some say the Bible oppresses and denigrates women.  How clueless.  More like the hand that rocks the …

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Proverbs 30:1  "The words of Agur the son of Jakeh...to Ithiel and Ucal" Question as to who these men are.  Some think Agur is another reference to Solomon, others come up with someone else.  The last two names are probably sons or disciples of Agur.  I see nothing in the text to give us a …

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Proverbs 29:1  "He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck..." Saul comes to mind.  Every chance, but wouldn't listen.  Interesting that David was next, and he was the opposite. 2  "...But when a wicked man rules..." Sad that the people can no longer tell the difference. 7  "The righteous considers the cause of the …

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Proverbs 28:1  "The wicked flee when no one pursues..." Selfishness requires self preservation. 2  "...many are its princes..." Many regime changes due to contending rulers who care nothing for justice or righteousness. 3  "A poor man who oppresses the poor..." He should know better having been in their situation.  The parable of the unforgiving servant …

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Proverbs 27:1  "...you do not know what a day may bring forth" Parallel of James 4.  Nothing wrong with planning, but thinking you have control over what's going to happen is foolish.  That's God's domain.  I like the phrase what a day may bring forth.  With God's timing, things can turn around very quickly. 2  …

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NOTE:  Verses 1-12 deal with attributes of a fool, mostly with analogies, with the exception of verse 2.  Not sure if it was gathered together with the others by accident or if there was some common thought. Proverbs 26:1  "...snow in summer and rain in harvest..." Those weather conditions don't fit the time of year.  …

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Proverbs 25:1  "These also are proverbs of Solomon..." Book is a compilation.  Solomon's proverbs may have been written in scattered texts and then copied into this group. 2  "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter." Riches of the knowledge of God …

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