The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; whatever else you get, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NABRE This fourth proverb begins with a traditional call to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is passed on from one generation to the next and the proverb is exhorting the reader to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is not…
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Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his faithful ones, Proverbs 2:8 NABRE The first ten lessons in proverbs are written as instructions to the people. The lessons are encouraging the reader to accept instruction, hold on to what they learned and always to acquire and treasure wisdom.…
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The just walk in integrity; happy are their children after them! Proverbs 20:7 NABRE Solomon’s wisdom ties integrity to the blessedness of children. Again, we see the word “just” which in biblical language is used interchangeably with righteous; to be upright, in a state of acceptability to God, to have…
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Better a little with fear of the LORD than a great fortune with anxiety. Proverbs 15:16 NABRE Solomon’s wisdom tells us it is better to live with very little but respect God, follow God, call on God than to be rich, to have an abundance without God which will come…
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the just run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NABRE Solomon shared a proverb explaining we can be in safety through the name of the LORD. God has many names, El (God), Elohim (God Most High), El Olam (Everlasting God),…
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