Lady Wisdom
What is the Beginning of Wisdom?
The Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 1:7, 9:10
What makes a glad father?
A wise son
10:1
What are they speaking of in the verse "Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned?"
Adultery
What does a slack hand cause?
"A slack hand causes poverty"
What happens when you correct a scoffer/ wicked man?
Gets abuse, incurs injury
9:10
Wisdom is personified as a women who calls out to people
1:20, 8:1
What are the actions of the prudent son, vs the actions of the shameful son
Prudent son gathers in the summer, shameful son sleeps during harvest
10:5
Why should you ponder the ways of your feet?
All your ways will be sure
10:26
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest..." complete the verse
"poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like and armed man"
6:10
Warnings to the worthless, wicked man, with crooked speech?
Calamity will come upon him suddenly, broken beyond healing
What is her role?
She offers guidance and understanding
What covers all offenses?
Love
9:12
Comparing walking with Integrity to having crooked ways?
Integrity brings security, crooked ways will be found out
10:9
What can you learn from an ant?
No chief, officer, or ruler prepares her bread in the summer and gathers her food in harvest
6:6
What is the punishment of a caught thief?
Pay sevenfold, he will give all the goods of his house
6:30
What is wisdom more valuable/precious then?
More precious then rubies, more valuable then gold.
3:15
What calms an offended husband?
He will not spare when he takes revenge, accept no compensation, refuse multiple gifts
6:34
Compare the mouth of the righteous to the mouth of the wicked?
Righteous:Fountain of life
Wicked:Conceals violence
How is the sluggard to those who sent him?
Vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes
9:26
What is present at the home of the woman of folly?
"the dead are there, her guests are in the depths of Sheol"
9:18
What do you get if you Prize wisdom?
She will exalt you, honor you, place on your head a graceful garland; bestow on you a beautiful crown.
Name 5 things the Lord hates
Haughty Eyes, Lying Tongue, Hand the sheds innocent blood, heart that devises wick plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, false witness who breathes out lies, one who sows discord among brothers.
What prolongs life?
Fear of the lord
9:10, 10:27
What happens to treasure gained by wickedness?
They do not lead to profit
10:2
What does a man who lacks sense get?
A rod for his back
10:13