Biblical Inspiration
Definition
Solomon drew from an international community of sages, and the Thirty Words parallel the Egyptian Instruction of Amenemope, but Israelite wisdom is transformed by covenant faith.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- International Wisdom And Amenemope
Biblical References
- Proverbs 1:1 — *The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: *
- Proverbs 1:1-7 — The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel. To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity. To impart
- Proverbs 1:3 — *To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity. *
- Proverbs 1:7 — Fearing the Lord is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
- Proverbs 1:8 — *Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother. *
- Proverbs 1:8-19 — Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother. For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck. My child, if sinners t