Proverbs 25 provides more words of wisdom including the idea that "science works for God".

Review/Respond to the following:

v.  2  Why do you think God conceals some things?


v.  5  Why should wicked (evil) advisors be removed from around leaders?


v.  6  Practice humility to avoid being hu___________________________.


v.  9  Confront your neighbor in p _ _ _ _ _ e. Do not disclose the conversation in p _ _ _ _ c.


v. 21 When enemies (adversaries, haters) are h_ _ _ _ _ and t_ _ _ _ _ _...


v. 22 Really (v. 21) God? Why?


 v. 26 Define falters in context of this verse:

Proverbs 24 tells us not to be envious of evil people.

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Please review and respond to the following: 

v.  1  Read and answer why (v.  2)?


v. 11  Read and answer why (v. 12)?


v. 16  Seven times equals __ __ __ __ times!


v. 17  Read and answer why (v. 18)? 


v. 23  Read and answer why ( ? )?


v. 24  Read and answer why (v. 25)?


v. 28  Read and answer why (v. 28)


v. 29 Read and answer why (v. 29)

Proverbs 23 reveals that "Restraint has its Reward"!

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Review / Explain the following in the context of each individual verse:

v.  2
 "And put a knife to your throat",,,


v.  5
 "For riches certainly make themselves wings".


v.  8
"And waste your pleasant words".


v. 14
"You shall beat him with a rod".


v. 23
"Buy the truth, and do not sell it".


v. 30
"Those who linger long at the wine".


v. 32
​"At last it bites like a serpent...stings like a viper".

Proverbs 22 tells what makes for a good name and brings respect to the wise (faithful).

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For review purposes:

v.  1 Why choose?



>  Which five (5) verses directly address the relationship of the rich and the poor?

>  In your own words, select (2) of the (5) verses and re-write them.




>  Which two (2) verses directly address parental responsibilities?

>  In your own words, write about these (2) verses.



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Proverbs 21 says that the Lord examines the motives of the heart. 

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For purposes of this review, exclude verses 1,2,3,9,12,18,19,30,31
 
>Select the thirteen (13) verses that speak about "Wicked Works" (the works of the wicked).
   

​>Select the four (4) verses that speak about the "foolish" (wicked-lite).


>Select the ten (10) verses that speak about "WISE WORKS" (the works of the wise).

Proverbs 20 emphasizes that "wise water runs deep". The faithful need to launch out into the deep for insight.

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Please respond to the following:

v.  5
How can the faithful find good counsel?


v. 12
What is a broader understanding of "hearing and seeing" as God-given gifts?


v. 19
One who flatters another may also be one who reveals what and vice versa?


v. 21
Why?


v. 30
​What and how do "blows and stripes" cleanse the faithful?

Proverbs 19 stresses that when we continue to keep listening we continue to keep learning.

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Please respond to the following:

v.  3
Who's to blame?

v.  7 
Do you agree or disagree and why?

v. 11
Demonstrating discretion leads to what two (2) things?
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v. 17
Who and why does God repay?
<Who

<Why

v. 21
Whose plans succeed?

v, 23
What can get a human a "life" sentence?

v. 27
Why keep listening to wise (faithful) instruction?

Proverbs 18 implies that the fool never learns and the wise always listen. 

Please answer the following:

v.  5
What is not good?
  a)

  b)


v. 10
Where and why do the righteous (faithful) run to?
  a)  Where

   b)  Why


v. 16
What do you think is a gift according to this verse?
  a)  a bequest

  b)  a bribe

  c)  ability

  d)  capability


v, 21
What can the power of the tongue cause us to eat?
  a)

  b)

Proverbs 17 instructs that God detests supporting the evil while suppressing the good.

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Please identify the verse with the answer to the following questions in addition your explanation:

a)  What makes even a fool seem wise? verse__________


b)  When does the Lord operate like a furnace? verse_________


c)  What is a possible cause for accepting a bribe? verse__________


d)  How does God respond to mocking the poor? verse__________


e)  Who would you prefer: a friend or a brother (a relative): verse_________


f)  What can a rebellious person incite? verse__________


​ g)  What are two things that disgusts the Lord? verse__________

 Proverbs 16 reminds us that the Lord gets the last word.

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Please answer the following:

v. 2
How does an individual generally feel about her/his ways?


v. 3
How can an individual get established in life?


v. 6
What does an individual do when her/him fears (respects) the Lord?


v. 7
What can happen when an individual's ways please the Lord?


v. 9
Even though one can make plans, what does the Lord do?


v.12
Why do good kings (leaders) detest wickedness (evil)?


v.16
What is better?


v.18
Pride can lead to what?


v.25
A way that seems right can lead to what?


v.28
What can a whisperer (gossiper) cause to happen?


v.31
​When can a silver-head be a crown of glory (honor)?