| Proverbs Theme: "The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge"
Chapter 4 Theme: Follow the path of Righteousness
Author: Solomon, son of David, king of Israel
Purpose: "Attaining wisdom and discipline" & "Understanding words of insight"
| Path of the Righteous(Just) |
Way of the Wicked |
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straight
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un-hampered
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solid footing
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bright
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life
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health
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level
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firm
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grace
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spendor
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evil men
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sleepless
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wickedness
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violence
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deep darkness
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stumbling
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perversity
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corrupt
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Notes: Listening to God's instruction, leads to understanding. (vs1) To follow the path of righteousness you must first know where it is. To know where it is, you must heed God's teaching and instruction. Understanding will follow and ultimately (supremely), Wisdom will be your prize.
Wisdom Defined: protector, supreme, costly
Favorite verses from this passage: "The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble." vs 18-19
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