Pro 1:2-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Prov 1:2-7: 1:2-7 This prologue explains the purpose of the book and identifies the different readers to whom it is addressed. Summary for Prov 1:2-3: 1:2-3 Wisdom is practical knowledge that involves ethical choices. Words such as right, just, and fair are associated with biblical wisdom. Gaining wisdom involves discipline , an active, intentional training of energy toward wisdom and away from folly. The book of Proverbs encourages us to resist our natural sinful tendencies toward wrong behavior.

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‏ Proverbs 1:2-7

Summary for Prov 1:2-7: 1:2-7 ^a This prologue explains the purpose of the book and identifies the different readers to whom it is addressed.
Summary for Prov 1:2-3: 1:2-3 ^b Wisdom is practical knowledge that involves ethical choices. Words such as right, just, and fair are associated with biblical wisdom. Gaining wisdom involves discipline, an active, intentional training of energy toward wisdom and away from folly. The book of Proverbs encourages us to resist our natural sinful tendencies toward wrong behavior.
1:4 ^c The simple are like empty containers. Wisdom and folly compete to fill their minds and hearts (see 9:1-18 ^d).
1:6 ^e Proverbs help the wise person to understand riddles. Here the Hebrew word (khidoth) indicates enigmas or paradoxes—difficult sayings that require interpretation (cp. Judg 14:14 ^f).
1:7 ^g Fear of the Lord recognizes total dependence on God for everything, including knowledge and wisdom (9:10 ^h). It is not just a mental attitude but involves service, love, and obeying God’s laws (see Deut 10:12-13 ⁱ). Fear of the Lord is the basis of all knowledge. How can we understand life without knowing the most fundamental truth about it—that it is God’s creation?