Tag: wisdom
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Proverbs 1:4
“To teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young.” Verse four explains that the Proverbs will fundamentally alter the reader through teaching. The simple will become shrewd, and the young will gain knowledge and prudence. Again, verse four is stylistically similar to the previous two verses. The key word here is teach.…
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Proverbs 1:3
“For gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity.” Verse three continues explaining the purpose of the Proverbs. It lists four areas in which the reader can gain instruction: This verse is stylistically similar to verse two. In verse two, the author lists virtues such as wisdom, instruction, and understanding. In verse three, the…
Warren Carr 