This chapter is titled "Don't Assume You Know It All"(msg)! Written for youth who often think they
     "know it all"(lc). 

(nkjv)
vv. 1-2
Not forgetting God's law but keeping God's commands brings you what?

vv. 3-4
Not forsaking mercy and truth, you find what?

vv. 5-6
"L _ _ n not; L _ _ _ n a lot!"   "Wisdom works; w _ _ k w _ _ _ _ m!"

vv. 7-8
"Don't assume you know it all" brings you h____________h and s_____________________.

vv. 9-10
"Putting your money where your mouth is" to God f___________ t, brings... 

vv. 11-12
God c________________s those God l__________s.


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In this chapter we learn both how to find wisdom and how to use wisdom when we have it. Regarding God's wisdom, the believer must closely attend to the Word, be convinced it is the standard, readily receive it, retain it as a discoverable treasure, embrace all study opportunities and apply our hearts to its instruction.

Proverbs 2

vv. 1-2
>We must closely attend to the word of God: re______________ my words; tr_________________; 
   inc _______________ your ear...; ap__________ your heart...

v. 3
>We must be in p__________________ intentionally and intensely: Cry out for / beg as loud as you can /
   don't take no for an answer / cry aloud, giving voice to our desire for wisdom. 

​v. 4
>We must consider it pr___________________ as silver; to be guarded as hidden tr________________.
   and thus take great pains to listen and learn.

v. 5 
>Reverent fear of the Lord  equals genuine respect for the Lord!

v. 6
>We must be convinced that all true wisdom comes from ________!
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vv. 7-8-9
>The Lord governs and guides our conv___________________ and cond__________ to every 
   g___________  and r____________ path.

v. 10 
>Wisdom in your heart makes knowledge pl ________________ _____ to your soul!

vv. 11-12-13-14-15
>Wisdom as discretion will pre________________ you and de____________________ from:
  <________________________________________
  <________________________________________
  <________________________________________
  <________________________________________
  <________________________________________
  <________________________________________
  <________________________________________

v. 16 
>The immoral woman:
  < f_________________________rs
  < f_________________________ts
  < f_________________________ts

v. 19
  > A dire warning!?

v. 21
  > A constructive life: will d_______________ (live) and r_________________ (last)!

v. 22
  > A destructive life: will be r__________________d Out and r_________________________d Up! 
    

Introduction to Proverbs
Proverbs is an early Jewish and later Christian (O.T.) book on how a devoted believer can live discreetly in this world.  Defined as biblical and rational wisdom, primarily credited to Solomon, the Proverbs address the questions of values, moral behavior, meaning of human life and right relational conduct. The underlying assumption is Proverbs 1:7.

Proverbs 1 (NKJV)

>>>How about Wisdom?

v. 3
Reader is to receive insight and instr_______________________ from this manual for learning and living:
   j______________ / j__________________ and e_____________.

v. 5
What happens to/for an already wise man?

v. 7 
Of fear and fools:
  <The fear_____________________________________________________________________;
     But fools____________________________________________________________________.

vv. 8-9
Parental instruction followed  can bring a "garland" of gr__________!

v. 10-11
Sinners (bad companions)  will e_______________e/ t______________t.
   <lie ___  ________ / lurk ___  _________

v. 12
Swallow w________________.

v. 13
Find and fill:
  <Find p _________________________s
    Fill h_____________________s

v. 14
Your l______; our loot!

v. 15
DON'T!

V. 19 
Gangs, gr____________ and ill-gotten g________ costs them their own l______________.

>>>What about Wisdom?

vv.  20-21 
W.O.W. = W_______________ of Wisdom sp______________ks / calls out /
                sh______________ts / cries out!

v.  22
Wisdom asks: How long?

v.  23-24-25
Wisdom: Respond now, to my rebuke by reversing your refusal and rejection.
                Receive then, my Spirit  that I may reveal my counsel and you may
                 revise your course.

v. 26-27  
Wisdom: Calamity is inevitable; terror is likely.
                Yet I will l turn the table and l________________h.

v. 28
Wisdom: In other words, I will not a_________________r.

v. 29-30
Haters hate!

v. 31
Wisdom: You will be filled with the f____________t and f_____________ies of your
                own making.

v.32
Catastrophe is impending!

v. 33
Wisdom: Those who listen and learn will be s__________ and s_______________________> 
 

>A book of worship and a hymnbook of the temple. The title in Hebrew (psalms)  means praises
   and in Greek (psalmos) signals the use of instrumental accompaniment. 

>David, called the "sweet psalmist of Israel" has 73 psalms assigned to him. 
   See Acts 4:25: Psalm _____; Hebrews 4:7: _____ .

>The key word in the Psalms is H____________________ (A_________________) meaning
   P____________ the ____________!

>With universal appeal, the Psalms give voice to the human condition and experience, For Christians, 
   the Psalms speak of the Christ the M_______________. See Luke 24:44.  

>>See the following site for more about the Messianic Psalms:
   
​    ​https://christianajesu.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/messianic-nt.jpg?w=747&h=1000

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Psalm 149

v.1  >Sing to the Lord a "new song"!: de____________er! / gr_______________er!
      >The assembly (meeting, company) of saints: God's l_______________ and f____________________ful 
        people, all who l_____________ God.

v.2  >Rejoice: C________________________!
      >Your Sovereign Creator: M________________

v.3  >Music for dancing and singing with in______________________

v.4  >God takes pleasure: is pl__________________ and de______________________ 
      >Beautify: crowns with v_______________________ humble "regular" people

v.5  >On their beds: from wherever they're s_________________

v.6  >High praises: praise that is deeply and greatly expressed and experienced 
      >Sword symbolizes and signals God's approaching p______________________ment on 
        God-defying enemies, nations and people, including...
        (continued at v.8)

v.8    ...their leaders in c________________ of iron shackles!

v.9  >Who will be privileged with rendering the Lord's justice?


Psalm 150

>"It's all about the Praise (of God)!!!"
   >Praise:  < (hebrew) yadah; < (greek) doxo
   >"Praise the Lord!":  < Hallelujah! (hebrew); < Alleluia! (greek)
   >Praise is an act of worship expressing adoration - appreciation - approval of God:
 
   <acknowledging - adoring - appreciating - approving - blessing -  celebrating -
     commending - exalting - giving - honoring - recognizing - rejoicing - revering - thanking

>Praise God, What?
  <v.1 Praise the Lord!

>Praise God, Where/when? 
  <v.1

>Praise God, Why?
  <v.2

>Praise God, How?
  <vv. 3,4,5


>Praise God, Who?
  <v.6 Everything that b_____________________s, praise the Lord!

>Praise is solely giving credit to whom credit is due only! (lcrossland)
  <"Ev'ry praise is due our God!" (hezekiahw)               

>The Lord is worthy of all praise!


>In what way is the praise of God of benefit to the one who praises the Lord?
  <God is inclined to respond to the one who renders heartfelt and soulful praise
     (not just performance) with the following benefits:
                                   FRESH...
                                   ...rest________________________ 
                                   ...conf________________________
                                   ...insp________________________                            
                                   ...deter_______________________

"HALLELUJAH!" 

"ALLELUIA!"

"PRAISE THE LORD!"

The Book of Psalms concludes with five (5) "Hallelujah" psalms, beginning and ending with it as proclamation:
"Praise the Lord"!

Psalm 146
v.2
How long will the psalmist praise the Lord?

v,3
Why NOT put your ultimate trust in leaders and all humans?

v.6
Why is one happy when trusting the Lord for hope and help?

vv.7-8-9
>The Lord executes j______________; gives f________; gives f______________ 
      opens _____________________________________________________
      raises _____________________________________________________
      loves ______________________________________________________
      watches ___________________________________________________
      relieves ____________________________________________________

>The Lord turns upside down, destroys, makes short work and the way of the wicked
      twist and turn, thus, frustrating the ways of the _________________________

v.10
>The Lord r__________ and r____________ forever!


Psalm 147
v.1
Why is it good to sing praises to our God?

vv.2-3-4
>How does the Lord build up the people of Jerusalem?
     gathers ______________________________________________
     heals ________________________________________________
     binds ________________________________________________

v.5
What makes God, God only? God's __________________________

vv.7-8
Why sing to the Lord with thanksgiving?
  God: c______________________________
           p______________________________
           
v.11
In whom does the Lord take delight?

vv.13-14 
Why should Jerusalem's Zion praise the Lord?
  God: s _______________________
           b ______________________
           m ______________________
           f _______________________

vv.15-16-17-18
>Perhaps "mother nature" works for "F______________ G______!
 
vv.19-20
Why has the Lord declared God's word (statutes, judgments)  to Jacob/Israel the nation?



Psalm 148
>Why should they (vv.1-4/7-10) praise the name of the Lord?
    God: c______________________ (v.5)
             e______________________ (v.6)

>Why should they (vv.11-12) praise the name of the Lord?
    God's name ___________________________________(v.13)
    God's glory ____________________________________(v.13)

>What does "the horn" (v. 14) of God's people represent?

>Who does the Lord protect?
  >A people n__________ to God; the faithful, who b____________ to God; 
    intimate _________________; people who are c_____________ to God;
    the people close to God's h_____________!

These are the last group of psalms attributed to David. David prays to and renders praise to God for Who God is. His praise and prayers are often one collective voice of his people's experience, past, present and future. These to include justice according to the law of God. 

Psalm 140
v.8
>Speaks to seeking j______________ rather than attempting to win at any cost.
v.12
>Speaks to seeking j______________ the most vulnerable.

Psalm 141
vs. 3-4
>Asks the Lord to "teach me" when to s____________; and, restrain my human desire for the
   things of evil people.
vs.9-10
>Asks the Lord to "protect me" from all who attempt to do me h_________.

Psalm 142
v.4
>What does the experience feel like when you are trapped in a "cage" (prison), 

v.7
>When the Lord helps you, his people will probably do what?

Psalm 143
v.3
>What does "walking death" feel like?

v.11
>What can the Lord so for a "soul in trouble"? 

>What is the difference between a "soul in trouble" and a "troubled soul"?

Psalm 144
v.1
>The Lord can teach us how to f__________ fair!

v.15
>What can make a person "happy"?

Psalm 145
​v.3
>Why should the Lord be "greatly" praised?

>Why is God's "greatness" unsearchable"?

v.8
>Name four (4) attributes listed here.

v,18 
>How can one bring God close?

Psalm 135
>The psalmist praises God for Israel's past deliverance. 
>The psalmist says "The Lord is g________ (v.3) and g__________ (v.5)!
v.18
In what way are those who make "idols" like them?

Psalm 136
>Why give thanks to the Lord? 

>What is the resounding phrase response in this psalm? 

>Again, what endures, never fails, never quits and lasts?

>What should endure by the believer?

Psalm 137
>Why did "they" weep when remembering Zion?

>Who could be rewarded with being happy?

Psalm 138
>What can God do when we pray?

Psalm 139
>What seven things does the psalmist say that God "knows about me"? (vs.2,3,4)


>Where does the psalmist say he can NOT escape (5) from God's presence? (vs.7-12,15)

Psalm 130
What four benefits does the psalmist say are available to those who "wait for the Lord"?
vv. 4, 5, 7, 7


Psalm 131
What does the psalmist say can happen when trusting the Lord?
v. 2


Psalm 132
What did the psalmist say was David's pledge to the Lord?
v. 5


What did the psalmist say was the Lord's pledge to David?
v. 13


Psalm 133
What does the psalmist say unity/harmony looks/feels like?
vv. 2, 3  -  _________ running down; _________ descending upon


Psalm 134
What does the psalmist say can be done at night in the house of the Lord?
p__________________ !

Psalm 125:
What does the psalmist describe the Lord to be?


Psalm 126:
What two "great" things does the psalmist say the Lord has done?


Psalm 127:
What two things does the psalmist say the Lord must do?


Psalm 128:
What two "blessings" come from the fear of the Lord?


Psalm 129:
What is the length of the psalmists' oppression?