Proverbs 1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the Hebrew word translated as ‘proverb’?
The Hebrew word translated ‘proverb’ is also translated ‘taunt’, ‘oracle’, and ‘parable’, indicating a broader meaning than the English term.
What is the purpose of the book of Proverbs?
Proverbs was written to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young, and to make wise men wiser.
What leads to health and success according to Proverbs?
Acquiring wisdom and knowing how to avoid the pitfalls of folly will lead to health and success.
What is the foundation of wisdom in Proverbs?
Wisdom is based solidly on the fear of the Lord.
What are the main sections outlined in the book of Proverbs?
I. Prologue: Purpose and Theme
II. The Superiority of the Way of Wisdom
III. The Proverbs of Solomon
IV. Sayings of the Wise
V. More Proverbs of Solomon
VI. The Words of Agur and Lemuel
VII. Epilogue: The Excellent Wife
What does Proverbs 1:7 say about fools?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
What do the Hebrew words rendered as ‘fool’ denote?
The Hebrew words rendered fool denote one who is morally deficient.
What should a son do according to Proverbs 1:8?
Listen to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Proverbs 4:1
What will the teachings of a father and mother be like?
They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.
Proverbs 4:1-9
What should a son do if sinners entice him?
Do not give in to them.
Genesis 39:7
What do the sinners propose to do?
They suggest lying in wait for someone’s blood and waylaying a harmless soul.
Deuteronomy 13:8
What will the sinners gain from their actions?
They will get all sorts of valuable things and fill their houses with plunder.
What warning is given to the son regarding the sinners?
Do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths.
Psalm 119:101
What is the fate of those who pursue ill-gotten gain?
Such is the end of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the lives of those who get it.
Where does wisdom call out?
Wisdom calls aloud in the street and raises her voice in the public squares.
Proverbs 8:1; 9:1-3,13-15
What does wisdom ask the simple ones?
How long will you love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?
What will happen if the simple ones respond to wisdom’s rebuke?
Wisdom would pour out her heart to them and make her thoughts known.
What will wisdom do if she is rejected?
I will laugh at your disaster; I will mock when calamity overtakes you.
What will happen when calamity overtakes the foolish?
They will call to wisdom but will not find her.
What is the consequence of hating knowledge?
They will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
What will kill the wayward and complacent?
The waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
What will happen to whoever listens?
They will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.
What is the significance of listening?
Listening leads to safety and ease.
What are the feelings associated with listening?
Feelings of safety and ease, without fear of harm.
