Water of Purifying

18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddle with all wisdom.18:2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.18:3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom […]

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

16:1 To manלְאָדָם‎Transliteration: lᵊ’āḏām, human beingman, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) Adam, first man city in Jordan valley For more info click here belongs the arrangements of his heart, but from YAHWEH וּמֵיְהוָה‎Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew […]

The fear of YAHWEH 15:1 A soft response turns away wrath: but harsh words stir up anger. 15:2 The tongue of the wise introduces knowledge well: but the mouth of fools will spout foolishness. 15:3 The eyes of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎ Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God […]

Wisdom of the Sensible

The teaching of the wise son

Whoever loves instruction

A false balance is an abomination

Of moral virtues and their contrary vices

Wisdom's Invitation The error of foolishness

the voice of Wisdom The nature of wisdom Wisdom's eternity

Warning to wisdom

Against guaranty, idleness and wickedness Blessings of obedience

Exhortation to wisdom, content, liberality, and chastity

Solomon shows what instruction he had of parents

A forewarning to various qualities and duties Happy gain of wisdom

Wisdom promises godliness and safety

Use of proverbs Warning to believe and fear Complaint of wisdom

Israel prompted to Praise the YAHWEH

Beauty of unity among brothers