Book Of Proverbs - Part 5

Here is a summary of everything the Book of Proverbs says about wisdom:

1:2-3       The Purpose of the book of Proverbs is to teach us wisdom

1:7          Wisdom begins at the fear of the Lord (9:10; 15:33)

1:20        Wisdom wants to be known – she cries out in the streets (8:1)

2:2          Wisdom comes as we tune our ear to hear it

2:6          Wisdom comes from the Lord

2:7          Wisdom is given to the upright

2:10-11   Wisdom will help to preserve you and keep you safe in life

3:13        Wisdom will cause you to be happy

3:19        Wisdom is the foundation of God’s creation

3:21        Wisdom must be always before your eyes

4:5          Wisdom is very important to obtain

4:7          Wisdom is the most important thing to have in your life

4:11        Wisdom can be learned (30:3)

5:1          Wisdom must be attended to

7:4          Wisdom must be kept close – she must be our nearest kin

8:11        Wisdom is better than rubies and everything else that is precious

8:12        Wisdom lives alongside good judgment

8:14        Wisdom makes you stronger

9:1          Wisdom makes a permanent dwelling with seven pillars

10:13      Wisdom is found in the way you speak

10:21      Wisdom must live in you or  you will die

10:23      Wisdom is a pleasure

10:31      Wisdom is found in the words of the righteous

11:2        Wisdom is found in the humble

11:12      Wisdom  leads to peace with your neighbors

12:8        Wisdom leads to honor and commendation

13:10      Wisdom is found in those who listen to advice

14:6        Wisdom is found in those who are open-minded

14:8        Wisdom is found in those who look ahead in life

14:33      Wisdom is found in those who have discernment and understanding

15:33      Wisdom is instructed by the fear of the Lord

16:16      Wisdom is more valuable than gold or silver

17:16      Wisdom is worthless to the fool

17:24      Wisdom keeps the attention of sensible people

18:4        Wisdom flows out of the lips like a bubbling stream

19:8        Wisdom will bring prosperity and it shows that you respect yourself

21:30      Wisdom can never stand against the Lord

23:9        Wisdom is despised by fools

23:23      Wisdom is worth purchasing

24:3        Wisdom builds a strong foundation into your house

24:7        Wisdom is unattainable for the foo

24:14      Wisdom is sweet to your soul and it gives you a future and a hope

29:3        Wisdom in the lives of children will make their parents rejoice

29:15      Wisdom comes to children who are disciplined

31:26      Wisdom is found in the words of the virtuous woman       

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Prov. 9:1

Wisdom has built her house,
She has hewn out her seven pillars;

Seven Pillars Of Wisdom

7 Pillars of Wisdom from Proverbs	7 Pillars of Wisdom from the New Testament	7 Pillars of Wisdom from the Beatitudes Matt. 5:3-12	7 Pillars of Wisdom from the Lord’s Prayer Matt. 6:9-13	7 Pillars of Wisdom from James 3:17	7 Pillars of Wisdom from 2 Pet. 1:4-8
Wisdom is a foundation that we must run after 4:5-7; 7:4	The Lord grants wisdom to all those who pray for it – Jas. 1:5; Eph. 1:17; Col. 1:9	Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.	We give honor to the Lord (Hallowed be Your name Matt. 6:9)	The wisdom of God makes us pure	Add to faith—virtue (moral excellence, goodness)
The fear of the Lord is the first step towards wisdom 1:7; 9:10; 15:33	God’s great wisdom is compared to the foolishness of man 1 Cor. 1:18, 25; 3:19; Matt. 11:25	Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted.	We call upon His Kingdom to come (Matt. 6:10)	The wisdom of God makes us peaceful	Add to virtue—Knowledge (especially knowledge of God)
The universe has been created with wisdom as a foundation 3:19	The wisdom that God has for us has been prepared since the beginning of time – it will bring us into His glory 1 Cor. 2:7	Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.	We call upon His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt. 6:10)	The wisdom of God makes us gentle and kind	Add to knowledge—self control (discipline)
The Lord is the source of all wisdom 2:6-7	There is no way we will ever exhaust the depths of God’s wisdom Rom. 11:33	Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.	We call upon Him to provide for us day by day (Matt. 6:11)	The wisdom of God makes us willing to yield, reasonable	Add to self control—perseverance (patience, endurance)
Nothing compares to wisdom – it is more precious than silver and gold 3:14l 8:11; 16:16	God’s wisdom dwells in us through the Word and through it we build up the Church – Col. 3:15	Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.	We call upon Him to forgive all our sins as we forgive others (Matt. 6:12)	The wisdom of God makes us full of mercy and good fruit. Christ-likeness	Add to perseverance—godliness (piety)
The evidence of wisdom is found in our mouths 18:4; 10:31; 31:26	The evidence of God’s wisdom in us is love and humility 1 Cor. 13:2; Jas 3:13; Acts 6:8-10	Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.	We call upon Him to help us stand against temptation (Matt. 6:13)	The wisdom of God makes us even-handed with others, meek, humility	Add to godliness—brotherly kindness (love for other Believers)
Christ is personified as Wisdom 8:1-36	Wisdom is personified in Christ Lu. 2:52; 1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 2:2-3	Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.	We call upon Him to deliver us from the evil one (Matt.6:13)	The Wisdom of God makes us sincere	Add to brotherly kindness—love (love for everyone)

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