Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Well I think it is time we we get a little wisdom from God through the book of Proverbs. I will not say that this is going to be a complete study on Proverbs but we will see how it goes. Of course we begin knowing that this is written by Solomon, son of David, and he is king of Israel. A proverb is considered to be a comparison but with a definite message that is strait and to the point, and usually not what we want here. Verses 2 through 4 are dealing basically with obtaining wisdom. Wisdom also gives us the skills to live. Instruction refers to moral discipline of one’s life and understanding means the capability to distinguish between true and false, good and bad, what matters most, and what does not matter at all. Verse 3 expands on wisdom which means discreet counsel or the ability to govern oneself by choice, justice, the ability to conform to the will and standard of God, judgment, the application of true righteousness in dealing with others, and equity, the living of life in a fair, pleasing way. Verse 4 the purpose is to give to the simple, or to someone who is an open door, discernment of what to keep in or out of their minds. Also to the young, knowledge and discretion, to make one ponder before sinning, thus to make a responsible choice.
Again I will ask at anytime if someone would like to comment or even disagree we me I welcome your remarks. I do hope anyone who reads these posts while we are Proverbs gains the knowledge and wisdom you desire from God.