Proverbs 1:20-33
Summary for Prov 1:20-33: 1:20-33 a The author personifies wisdom as a woman (the Hebrew noun translated wisdom, khokmah, is grammatically feminine) and encourages his son to embrace her (see 3:18 b; 8:1–9:6 c).1:22 d Three main words in Proverbs describe those who lack God’s wisdom. Simpletons (Hebrew pethim) have not hardened themselves against God’s wisdom and are most open to correction (see 1:4 e). Fools (Hebrew kesilim) have heard God’s wisdom but resist it. Mockers (Hebrew latsonim) not only resist wisdom but even ridicule it.
1:23 f Wisdom invites all three groups (1:22 g) to come so she can make them wise. An intimate relationship with Wisdom means entering an intimate relationship with God, the foundation of true knowledge (1:7 h; see Job 28 i).
Summary for Prov 1:24-27: 1:24-27 j You ignored my advice—i.e., the call of God himself (see Ps 14 k). God calls to us through creation (Ps 8 l; Rom 1:18-20 m) and Scripture (2 Tim 3:16-17 n; 2 Pet 1:20-21 o).
1:28 p I will not answer: If a person has not sought wisdom before calamity strikes, it is often too late to learn.
Summary for Prov 1:29-30: 1:29-30 q they hated knowledge: There is no middle ground in the language of Proverbs. One either loves and embraces Wisdom or hates and rejects her.
1:31 r Evil people suffer the consequences of their own actions (see 1:15-19 s); God will ensure that sinners receive their proper punishment (see Matt 25:44-46 t; Heb 10:29 u; 2 Pet 2:9 v).
1:33 w Truly wise people are untroubled by fear. They know that God is in control, and wisdom guides them in dealing with every situation.
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