There are many Bible reading or devotional plans that incorporate the Proverbs. Typical devotions will contain a sequential chapter selection and then end with a Psalms as well as a Proverbs selection. There is a depression recovery program that recommends 1 chapter of Proverbs every day of the month - restarting each month. I've participated in both types. However, this read-thru of Proverbs has been unexpectedly blessed. The book seems arranged as a series of snowflakes layered upon each other with delicate interconnections.
Let me illustrate a few...
Proverbs 24:9 states:
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Hmmm - I seem to recall an earlier Proverb providing the definition of a 'scorner'...
Proverbs 21:24 it is...
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Ah - so now I can restate verse 9 of chapter 24:
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the 'proud and haughty' is an abomination to men.
Cool - much more understandable!
Now - what about other verses in Proverbs using that term?
Proverbs 21:11 is a good testcase:
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
So we'll restate:
When the 'proud and haughty' is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
In fact - in this Proverb, we see a type of progression of thought. The simple person - in fact - appears to gain knowledge and thereby wisdom when 'pride and haughtiness' are punished. Interesting!
Thank You Jesus - that You are wisdom personified! And - therefore it makes sense to us from our verses today that You are no respecter of persons making Yourself available even to us who are 'simple'...
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