Notes from Studying the Book of Proverbs

From Chapter 1 we learn that The entire book of Proverbs was written by king Solomon.

In verse 4 we see the 3 things Solomon says we can pick up from The Book of Proverbs;  a-Subtlety, b. knowledge and c. Discretion.

In verse 7 we read that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. It is also noteworthy that King Solomon wrote in verse 8 that we should be attentive to advise from our parents. However, the fear of God being referred to here is not fear that leads to tremble, but rather a reverential awe of Hod that we acquire when we come to know Him better.

In verse 19 we learn that if we align ourselves with people who would do anything for money or material resources we ware only poisoning our future.

In verses 27 and 28, we learn that wisdom is like a weapon for non carnal warfare, thus, we should practice with our weapons before the evil day comes. The reason being that you practice for war before it comes and not while it is happening.

In verses 29-31 we learn that it is wrong to be self willed. We learn that when we have fear of God we exhibit it by suborning our will to God’s will. Anyone that cannot suppress an impulse in obedience to a Godly principle can not have sustained success in life.

Finally, in the final verse of the chapter (33) we learn that wisdom gives us immunity from evil.