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I compiled a list of important things that the book of Proverbs teaches.
God is pleased when you live:
* Intelligently
* Honest
* Just-morally right.
* Fair
* Righteous
* Loyally
* Faithfully
* Be mature
* Truthful
* Loving
* Good and resist sin-Innocent
* Modest
* Kind
* Generous
* Helping of others
* Humble
Proverbs give reasons why you want to be these things, but its simpler just to be
them and not worry about why.
Hard work is praised, but it's the Lord's blessing that allows you wealth.
Sensible people accept good advice.
Good man's words are a fountain of life.
Don't speak scornfully of others.
The more you talk, the more likely you'll sin, so try to keep quiet.
Remain calm, and think things through before speaking or acting.
A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.
A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
The start of an argument is like the first break in a dam; stop it before it goes any further.
Give a silly answer to a silly question, and the one who asked it will realize that he's not as smart as he thinks.
Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.15:22
Educated and wise person can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs.
*To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord.
*stay away from people that steal/kill for loot 1:15-1:19,2:12
*Keep company wise the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined. 13:20
*Wisdom promises security 1-33
*Wisdom promises a long life 3-2
*Wisdom promises wealth and honor 3:16
*Wisdom can help you lead a pleasant and safe life
*Seek wisdom and learn about God.
*Don't become arrogant and think you're wiser than you are.
3:34-God has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.
*The Lord provides help and protection for righteous, honest men.
*The Lord protects those who treat others fairly.
*The Lord guards those who are devoted to him
*The Lord is pleased with a man who finds wisdom.
*Trust in the Lord with all your heart over what you think you know
*Remember the Lord always.
*Resist immoral women(repeated theme)
*Whenever you can: do good to people
*Don't argue with someone who has done you no harm
*Get insight after wisdom4-7 Insight: The capacity to discern the true nature of a situation; penetration.
*The Lord hates a proud look 6:16
*The Lord also hates a man who stirs up trouble among friends
*Learn to smile and display happiness to others when happy.
-It helps spread the Gospel:
*Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.15:30
*Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.
*Smart people ignore insults.
*Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
Interesting Proverbs:
15:3 The Lord sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.
15:29 When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are evil.
16:3 Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
17:3 Gold and silver are tested by fire, and a person's heart is tested by the Lord.
16:9 You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
16:4 Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
20:24 The LORD has determined our path; how then can anyone understand the direction his own life is taking?
11:11 A city becomes great when righteous men give it their blessing; but a city is brought to ruin by the words of the wicked.
11:14 A nation will fall if it has no guidance. Many advisers mean security.
14:28 A king's greatness depends on how many people he rules; without them he is nothing.
14:34 Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation.
21-1 The LORD controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the course of a stream.
4:23 Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.
12:9 It is better to be an ordinary man working for a living than to play the part of a great man but go hungry.
12:25 Worry can rob you of happiness, but kind words will cheer you up.
13:17 Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.
13:23 Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust men keep them from being farmed.
14:4 Without any oxen to pull the plow your barn will be empty, but with them it will be full of grain. -Have tools for the job
16:25,14:12 What you think is the right road may lead to death.
14:21 If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
14:30 Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer. -Help people see they don't need to be jealous.
16:26 A laborer's appetite makes him work harder, because he wants to satisfy his hunger- biblical explanation for capitalism
16:30 Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.
16:32 It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than whole cities.
16:33 Men cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.
17:2 A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance.
17:4 Evil people listen to evil ideas, and liars listen to lies.
17:5 If you make fun of poor people, you insult the God who made them. You will be punished if you take pleasure in someone's misfortune.
17:12 It is better to meet a mother bear robbed of her cubs than to meet some fool busy with a stupid project.
17:23 Corrupt judges accept secret bribes, and then justice is not done.
18:16 Do you want to meet an important person? Take him a gift and it will be easy.
18:18 If two powerful men are opposing each other in court, casting lots can settle the issue.
18:20 You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say.
18:22 Find a wife and you find a good thing; it shows that the Lord is good to you.
20:5 A person's thoughts are like water in a deep well, but someone with insight can draw them out.
21-22 A shrewd general can take a city defended by strong men, and destroy the walls they relied on.
27:8 A man away from home is like a bird away from its nest.
-Jim Sager III
(ALL Bible quotes from Good News Bible.)