About the Book
These people are the primary audience of Proverbs.
Who are the sons of Solomon?
3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
This type of parallelism sets two truths side by each to show their differences. Usually has the word “but” in the middle.
What is antithetical?
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of _____ ."
What is wisdom?
This test of growth in wisdom reminds of a advertisement strategy popular on social media. It has to do with those who may direct our decisions through example or opinions.
What is #3: Who is influencing me?
Proverbs has this many major sections.
What is three?
4:23
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
The second line of this type of parallelism almost seems like a repetition of the first but has slightly different words.
What is synonymous?
"An excellent _____ who can find?"
What is wife?
This wisdom test has to do with our daily individual habit of receiving wisdom straight from its source.
What is #4: Am I reading the Bible for myself?
The foundation of the book is that wisdom begins here.
What is the fear of the Lord?
27:17
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
This type of parallelism has the second line expanding upon or applying the first line.
What is synthetic?
"The beginning of strife is like letting out ____ ."
What is water?
God has designed families with authority and responsibility over children given to their parents. This wisdom test acknowledges that design.
What is #1: Am I listening to my parents?
Proverbs uses this many types of parallelism to commend wisdom to its readers.
What is 4?
1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
This type of parallelism uses an example from real life to explain a concept. Often begins with the word “like.”
What is comparative?
The words of a ____ are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body."
What is whisperer?
Person 1 runs over Person 2 in the McDonald's parking lot to try to get their coffee before Person 3. Person 1 then gets mad at Person 2 for being in the way and tells him to buy a car already because walking in parking lots is a safety hazard for others. After all, Person 1 says, I could have been hurt.
Person 1 is not doing well in this wisdom test.
What is #12: Do I view my own needs/wants as the most urgent?
Those things that are presented as wise are only wise insofar as they reflect this.
What is the nature/character/attributes of God.
21:9
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
Identify the type of parallelism.
Pro 20:19 "Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler."
What is synthetic?
"A rich man's ____ is his strong city, and like a high ____ in his imagination."
What is wealth and wall?
This wisdom test is a clear living out of gospel truths. It is shown quite clearly in relation to those who aren't in a position to benefit us in any way, as well as those who are closest to us.
What is #5: How do I treat others?