CHAPTER 1 1 The use of the proverbs. 7 An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word. 10 To avoid the enticings of sinners. 20 Wisdom complained of her contempt. 24 She threatened her contemners. The Beginning of Knowledge Pro 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king…
1. Title. The title, Proverbs, is taken from the first words of the book. The Hebrew word translated “proverbs” comes from the root mashal, meaning “to be like,” “to compare.” The noun has acquired several meanings: (1) a parable (see Eze. 17:2; 20:49; 24:3–5)—the parables by which the Saviour taught…
1 The Creator is to be remembered in due time. 8 The preacher’s care to edify. 13 The fear of God is the chief antidote of vanity. Remember Your Creator in Your Youth Ecc 12:1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come…
CHAPTER 11 1 Directions for charity. 7 Death in life, 9 and the day of judgment in the days of youth, are to be thought on. Cast Your Bread upon the Waters Ecc 11:1 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. The traditional…
1 Observations of wisdom and folly: 16 of riot, 18 slothfulness, 19 and money. 20 Men’s thoughts of kings ought to be reverent. Ecc 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Dead flies. Literally, “flies of death,” that is, flies…
1 Like things happen to good and bad. 4 There is a necessity of death unto men. 7 Comfort is all their portion in this life. 11 God’s providence ruled over all. 13 Wisdom is better than strength. Death Comes to All Ecc 9:1 So I reflected on all this…
1 Kings are greatly to be respected. 6 The divine providence is to be observed. 12 It is better with the godly in adversity, than with the wicked in prosperity. 16 The work of God is unsearchable. Ecc 8:1 Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things?…
1 Remedies against vanity are, a good name, 2 mortification, 7 patience, 11 wisdom. 23 The difficulty of wisdom. Ecc 7:1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. 1. A good name. Compare Prov. 22:1. One’s birth is…
“And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.” — Hebrews 9:22 (NKJV) WHAT IS SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is a foundational theme that runs through all of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation. Its meaning unfolds gradually, becoming clearer with each generation, until it reaches…
1 The vanity of riches without use. 3 Of children, 6 and old age without riches. 9 The vanity of sight and wandering desires. 11 The conclusion of vanities. Ecc 6:1 I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind: Ecc 6:2 God gives some…