The Book
This book was written around this time.
What is 970–931 BC?
This man wrote the majority of the book of Proverbs
Who is King Solomon?
This is earthly wisdom.
What is the skill of living?
These are two of the ways Proverbs says we should use our wealth
What is serving those in need and tithing?
This is how we should use our speech according to Proverbs
What is speaking sparingly; holding your tongue; answering people kindly; speaking the truth in love...?
Two common types of proverbs are employed in this book.
What are synonymous and antithetical?
This man was the father of the primary author of Proverbs
Who is David?
This is knowledge.
What is the virtue of knowing God by divine inspiration?
This is one of the roles of Mothers in the household
What is...submit in love to husbands; don't quarrel; instruct children...
These are some of the world's sources of "wisdom"
Movies, TV, Media, News, Music, Friends, ...
What literary style is this:
Wisdom cries aloud in the street,
in the markets, she raises her voice
What is Personification?
How did King Solomon become wise?
The Lord told him to ask for anything, and he asked the Lord for wisdom to lead his people.
This is folly
What is the opposite of wisdom? OR What is the improper use of knowledge?
This is one of the roles of Fathers in the household
What is...discipling their children; instructing their children; slow to anger; don't quarrel; love their wife sacrificially...
Are proverbs literal promises? Explain.
No, they are general truths
Literary style of Proverbs.
What is poetry?
This is the number of wives and concubines Solomon had
What is 700 wives and 300 concubines?
This is the beginning of wisdom
What is the fear of the Lord?
This is one of the roles of Children in the household
What is to Honor father and mother?
Two important characters in the Bible personify wisdom.
Who are Christ and the Virgin Mary?
This literary style:
The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will
What is a Metaphor?
These are the three authors of Proverbs
Solomon, King Lemuel, and Agur
This is what "Fear of the Lord" means
What is awe / respect / deep reverence for God?
OR
What is knowing your proper place before God?
Explain this Proverb:
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fattened ox and hatred with it
Possessions/Luxuries are not as important as loving relationships.