"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
1:7
"Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil."
Whoever listens to God (or wisdom, or whoever is talking here) will always be safe. 1:33
"The LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." 2:6
If you keep the commandments, you'll have a long and peacful life. 3:1-2
"Lean not unto thine own understanding." Don't try to understand things; just accept whatever
the bible and your religious leaders tell you. 3:5
If you give money to God, he will make you rich and you'll have lots of wine. 3:9-10
"The proverbs of Solomon"
The book of Proverbs was written several centuries after Solomon supposedly lived. So it wasn't written by Solomon.
It was forged by someone who claimed to be Solomon. 1:1, 10:1
God never allows good people to go hungry or the wicked to become wealthy.
10:3
"A naughty person, a wicked man ... winketh with his eyes."
Naughty, wicked people wink. 6:12-13, 10:10
"The lips of the righteous feed many."
Righteous people feed the hungry just by talking. 10:21
"The desire of the righteous shall be granted."
Righteous people get whatever they want. 10:24
"The years of the wicked shall be shortened." 10:27b