Insight on First 10 Chapters of Proverbs

PROVERS

Chapter 1

Vs. 1

From the opening of the book of proverb, there is a wisdom that is taught. King Solomon begins by acknowledging who he is, not his authority. He first states that he is the son of David. He could have easily put the latter first, being the king of Israel. He starts out, however, by revealing to readers who he really is—the son of David—and then his power. It could have been the standard introduction back then, but it truly gives a humble lesson. Therefore we too must recognize who we really are in any situation, especially when we become successful. As for me, I am Berlie Saint-Louis, a sinner saved by grace.

Vs.10-16

I think of management override while reading these verses. In verses 11 and 12, the sinners are enticing the son. If we were in the son’s shoes, we know that their plan is deliberately evil. When management, for instance, plan to manipulate the earnings of a company so that shareholders may continue to invest, we know that it is purely wrong. However, verse 13 shows how the sinners are portraying the benefits in doing wrong to the son, and the same could be explained by management—ex. we would have a bonus. Verse 14 reveals the sinners using a powerful weapon, the need of acceptance or the need of the son to fit in. Nevertheless, the son is advised in verses 15 and 16 to stay away from them all together. In our case, it could be for us to move to another department or change jobs. These verses go directly against peer pressure.

Chapter 2

Vs. 3- 5

Knowledge will not come to us! We must first realize the need to have it, cry for it searches it, and then it will come. I had first thought that everyone was born with so called “common sense” or common knowledge, but these verses prove that it is far from the truth. We must be aware that we do not possess it, it was not innate, and crave for it. Then, until then, will we understand the fear of the Lord—which is bringing us in the path of humility—and find the knowledge...