Lesson 92-93 – Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

Wisdom Literature

Proverbs

• What is a Proverb?• Who does it come

from?• Proverbs 1:7 Theme of

the book– “The fear of the Lord is

the beginning of knowledge.”

– What does that mean?

Proverbs 3:5-6

• Why would the Solomon put this in a book of “understanding”?– This seems to be a “disclaimer”

• What does it mean to trust?• How is this verse applicable to

Solomon specifically?– Initial request for wisdom– Remember the Queen of Sheba

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Time to modernize the Proverbs

• Each of you will receive about 3 proverbs• For your proverb:– Figure out what it means– Create a modern version of it– Try not to make it too similar; it’s for a worksheet

tomorrow.• For example: Proverbs 23:7– What does it mean?– Modern version?– “You are what you think”

Proverbs Quiz-Proverbs 2:3 6 Seeking for knowledge is like looking for treasure

Proverbs 3:5-6 Follow God (and not what knowledge you think you have), and he'll show you what to do

Proverbs 4:23 Keep things of importance close to your heart

Proverbs 6:24-27 Don't seek after evil women. Being in a dangerous place will do damage to you

Proverbs 6:6-8 Your laziness drags down others

Proverbs 9:9 A wise man knows how to learn

Proverbs 11:13 Place your trust in those who keep secrets

Proverbs 11:22 Good girls are pretty

Proverbs QuizProverbs 12:4 A bad wife will give you bone cancer

Proverbs 13:10 Pride leads to hate; truth leads to knowledge

Proverbs 13:24 If a man doesn't punish his children, they will not learn

Proverbs 14:12 Just because a choice seems right to you doesn't mean it will end well.

Proverbs 14:23 Only hard work will help you, talking about hard work brings poverty

Proverbs 15:01 Speak respectfully and receive respect in turn, but speak harshly and you will stir up anger

Proverbs 15:16-17 The amount of wealth/goods does not always lead to everlasting happiness

Proverbs 16:24 Sincere compliments are good and uplifting

Proverbs QuizProverbs 16:32 Tolerance is power

Proverbs 17:17 Family first; they will support you

Proverbs 17:22 Being happy will have hope but depression takes it away

Proverbs 17:27-28 A silent man is a wise man

Proverbs 18:24 If you show kindness to your friends, they will be with you for life

Proverbs 21:17 A man that loves the world loves death

Proverbs 21:23 Speak no evil

Proverbs 21:9,19 Don't get a bad wife

Proverbs 22:6 Teach a child good and when they are an old grandma they will be awesome.

Proverbs QuizProverbs 24:10 Do not give up in your trials, for if you do, you will only show weakness

Proverbs 24:33-34 You need to work to get what you want

Proverbs 24:6 Seek wisdom in good friends

Proverbs 25:21-22 Be kind and provide to your enemy when they are in need, for it is the Lord's place to judge, not yours.

Proverbs 25:28 Self-discipline is your protection

Proverbs 26:11 A criminal always goes back to the scene of the crime

Proverbs 29:11 Things that are special to you shouldn't always be shared

Proverbs 29:15 To learn is good, but if you don't learn you'll shame your family

Proverbs QuizProverbs 29:18 Living the law leads to a happy life

Proverbs 29:2 This is why it's generally a bad idea to have dictators or tyrants

Proverbs 30:8-9 I'm content with being middle class

Proverbs 31:10-31 A woman who works hard should be praised

Ecclesiastes 1:18 As you get older, you learn about many things. It is easy to be saddened by this knowledge

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything

Ecclesiastes 4:13 It is better to be young and willing to change, then to be old and already set in one's ways

Ecclesiastes 5:12 Need help but dragged down

Ecclesiastes 9:11 Anyone can win, it's not always the best who do.

Notebook Ideas

• Take 1 or 2 of the Proverbs you studied today and figure out how you can use it in your own life. What situations would the saying come in handy?