Proverbs 3:2 "...length of days and long life..." A long, peaceful life is a recurring theme. Contrasted with the results of the curse, working by the sweat of your brow. 5-6 "Trust in the LORD...lean not on your own...acknowledge Him..." Not our ways, but His. Not sure if this is an actual promise or just …
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Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 2 – 20170324
Proverbs 2:1-9 Parallel of James 1:5. Sound wisdom comes from God Himself. If you ask and seek for it, He will provide it. It is not the foolishness of earth or of man, but true wisdom and understanding. 10-19 "...Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you..." Wisdom is like having a shield to protect …
Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1 – 20170322
Proverbs 1:1 "...proverbs of Solomon the son of David..." No reason to think that Solomon didn't write them, although there are a couple which are ascribed to others. Psalms is the same way. Most were written by David so he is the one mentioned as the author. Since it is a collection and not a …
Friends
Proverbs 17:17 Do you consider yourself someone who has many friends? Are you sure that each person you call a friend, truly is one? Over the years, I’ve been hurt by people whom I thought were friends. The betrayal cut deeply until I took a hard look at our relationships and realized we weren’t friends …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 