Sharing my thoughts and experiences as we explore the Book of Proverbs…..

The contrasting of wise and unwise choices is throughout the Book of Proverbs.

Change is a choice.

Once upon a time, I made unwise choices. (wink)

Until I chose differently. Praise The Lord.

Scripture references to verses:

Verse 1

And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
1 Kings 4:32

These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Proverbs 25:1

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 1:1

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Ecclesiastes 12:9

Verse 3

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgement, and equity; yea, every good path.
Proverbs 2:9

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 19:20

Verse 4

10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Proverbs 2:10-11

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 8:5

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Proverbs 8:12

Verse 5

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:9

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14:6

For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them.
Ecclesiastes 9:1

Verse 7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15:33

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13

Abundant blessings and have a marvelous day!

The just shall live by faith. Praise The Lord.

As always, I welcome your thoughts.

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