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1. Pro 1:1 – “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”
- Solomon is identified as the author of the book of Proverbs.
- Proverb – 1. a. A short pithy saying in common and recognized use; a concise sentence, often metaphorical or alliterative in form, which is held to express some truth ascertained by experience or observation and familiar to all; an adage, a wise saw.
- In that a proverb is a short wise saying, the author of it must therefore be wise.
- There was no man more qualified to write Proverbs than Solomon.
- He asked for an understanding heart rather than long life, riches, or the lives of his enemies (1Ki 3:9-11).
- Because of that, God gave him a wise and understanding heart that had never, nor would ever, be equaled (1Ki 3:12; 1Ki 4:29-31).
iii. There was only one man who was wiser than Solomon: the Lord Jesus Christ (Luk 11:31).
- Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs (1Ki 4:32).
- Considering that there are 915 verses in the book of Proverbs, and the actual proverbs begin in chapter 10 (Pro 10:1), Solomon spoke well over three times as many proverbs as are recorded in the book of Proverbs.
Looking forward to carrying on with this verse-a-day series of messages. If anyone needs the wisdom that comes from God on a daily basis, Iam that person. “Lord, give me a wise and understanding heart. Amen!”
I hope you will find it edifying. I am enjoying doing this study and am learning a lot myself.