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King Solomon imparts wisdom as a father to a son. He personifies wisdom as a woman whose wise teaching fools disregard.

People: Solomon - יהוה YHVH

Places: Israel

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God gives wisdom through His word in order to guide men to righteousness.

People: יהוה YHVH God

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Wisdom, virtue and trust in God are extolled as paths to happiness.

People: יהוה YHVH God

Places: Earth - Heaven

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Solomon urges the reader to seek after wisdom and understanding, and avoid the path of evil.

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Solomon warns against sexual immorality and infidelity.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Sin leads to dire consequences. Many types of sin are discussed and described as abominable to God.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Wisdom is personified as a trusted kinswoman and foolishness as a prostitute who leads unsuspecting men to hell like animals to the slaughter.

Place: Egypt

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Wisdom, which is the Lord's delight and better than riches, was established before the founding of the earth and leads men to God and to righteousness.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Wisdom and foolishness are personified as two women inviting guests to dinner. Wise men welcome instruction and criticism. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

People: יהוה YHVH

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The blessings of wisdom, righteousness and diligence are happiness and prosperity while the consequences of foolishness, wickedness and laziness are poverty and destruction.

People: Solomon - יהוה YHVH

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Examples are given of God's delight in righteousness and the abomination of sinful behaviour.

People: יהוה YHVH

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The path of wickedness leads to its own downfall, but in the pathway of righteousness, there is no death.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Foolishness leads to sin, which leads to destruction. Wisdom leads to righteousness, which shall be rewarded.

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Various examples are put forth wherein it is shown that wisdom leads to success while foolishness leads to failure.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Wisdom and foolishness are applied to daily life, with a focus on our relationship with God and each other.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Divine judgment is more trustworthy than man's. Righteousness is a way to make man pleasing to God.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Seeking wisdom, knowledge and understanding will lead to happiness and healthy relationships.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Wise instruction pertaining to daily situations such as judgement, business, marriage and friendship.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Wisdom, honesty, diligence and charity are necessary for a good life.

People: יהוה YHVH

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The reader is warned against inappropriate behaviors such as drunkenness, laziness and unfair business practices.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Righteousness and wickedness are applied to various situations. The path of righteousness always leads to a more desirable outcome.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Wealth can be achieved by diligence or by robbery, but there are more important things than wealth such as trust in God, charity and a good reputation.

People: יהוה YHVH

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The reader is warned against gluttony, drunkenness and sexual immorality. Spanking is encouraged as a form of correction.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Righteousness is not to be confused with wickedness. Wisdom and knowledge are better than honey and riches.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Proverbs of Solomon as collected by King Hezekiah's men covering such topics as overindulgence, lying, love for one's enemies and self control.

People: Solomon - Hezekiah - יהוה YHVH

Places: Kingdom of Judah

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Foolishness and laziness are highlighted in this collection of proverbs, as well as deception and gossip.

People: Lord יהוה YHVH God

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Friendship and contentment are regarded in this chapter.

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The consequences of wickedness and righteousness are compared.

People: יהוה YHVH

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Human behavior is examined in this chapter, where it is shown that evil has undesirable results.

People: יהוה YHVH

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A collection of proverbs compiled by Agur the son of Jakeh.

People: Agur - Ithiel - Ucal - יהוה YHVH God

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King Lemuel's mother warns him against the use of alcohol, and describes what a virtuous woman should be.

People: Lemuel - יהוה YHVH

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