The books of Proverbs Written to provide and question wisdom , moral behaviour, the meaning of human life, and right conduct. The sixty-sixth book of the bible names multiple individuals as the authors of its various sections. King Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, serve as the principal author. Solomon was the successor of his father King David. From, 1 Kings 4:29 “Now God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore.”, it is observed he was a very wise and wealthy ruler. He wrote predominantly of the book, yet not with his own wisdom, but sometimes with the help of various sources/individuals and their enlightenment. The final two chapters identify their authors to be Agur (30:1) and Lemuel (31:1) . The two individuals are unknown and an enigma.
The book of Proverbs was written by Solomon, and other sources, to provide instructions for living an effective life on earth. With Solomon being the principal author of Proverbs, most of the content had to be written prior to his death in 931 B.C. Chapter 1: After a brief and very short introduction to the predominant author, chapter one exerts to its readers the importance of embracing wisdom, for the wisdom in Proverbs contains the answers we all desperately search for. Doing so it also gives warning to those who run away from wisdom, and also heeds warning of individuals who try to loosen those in her grasps. Closing with the Rebuke.
How she will make mockery and ignore the cries of those who ignore and bring safety and ease to those who lend an ear. Chapter 2: Dwelling on the moral benefits of wisdom, and how wisdom described in Proverbs is what one learns from chapter two. Through seeking God, reading the word, and praying to Lord our savior guidance and assurance can be easily obtained. Prov 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, Chapter 3 :It is stressed to keep the commandments of the Lord in ones heart, for doing so will prolong an individual’s life many years and bring peace and prosperity. Chapter three emphasis it is easier to sleep at night and live life overall from not leaning on one’s understanding but God’s. Chapter 4 :The principles of chapter one through three are restated and once again emphasized. Prov 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. 8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. It is also stressed to get wisdom as at any cost and to hold on to instruction Chapter 5: Serving as a warning from adulterous and impurities. For one who lacks discipline and greedly strays another mans wife will die due to their unwittingly folly. After elaborating more on wisdom in this chapter , Solomon warns readers of those who will try to deceive and specifically with sexual temptation. Chapter 6: From handling business deals the right way, to the trouble that goes along with procrastination, to the trouble with troublemaking, to the consequences of adultery.
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Also serving as an warning from folly and once again adultery. Chapter 7: There is no heavenly home for these women or the men they trick unless they repent and turn from their wicked ways. Death and destruction await her and her victims. An in depth description of the plot and scandalous ways of the adulterous woman is also uncovered. Chapter 8 : Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Chapter 17: Chapter 18: Chapter 19: Chapter 20: Chapter 21: Chapter 22: Chapter 23: Chapter 24: Chapter 25: Chapter 26: Chapter 27: Chapter 28; Chapter 29: In chapter 29 it is advised to learn and adjust and old themes are repeated. It is observed the poor and their oppressors have a common quality, God has made them both live. Chapter 30: Now hearing from Agur son of Jakeh, the author reflects a great hatred for arrogance. Teaching God says comes true, and people shouldn’t falsely attribute statements to the divine. For he himself lacks wisdom but God knows all. Also teaching it’s perfectly okay to be content with what you have Chapter 31: King Kemul now as our author, the reader gains advice/ wisdom from his point of view.
With teachings ranging to teach one to be a justified individual and or how to be the wife of an noble charter. Adding , Working on becoming a Proverbs 31 woman is something that should be practiced daily, this does not just apply to wives and mothers
