Proverbs, 1
16. See how they speed on to evil! How they hasten to spill blood!
16. See how they speed on to evil! How they hasten to spill blood!
Proverbs 1 is an introduction to the book of Proverbs and emphasizes the importance of wisdom and knowledge. The chapter presents the voice of wisdom personified as a woman who calls on the streets, exhorting people to seek knowledge and reject foolishness and sin.
Proverbs 4:5-7: "Get wisdom, get discernment; don't forget the words of my mouth, or move away from them. Do not abandon it and she will protect you; love it, and she will take care of you. main thing; therefore, get wisdom. And besides, with everything you acquire, get discernment. " This verse emphasizes the importance of wisdom and discernment, which are the central themes of Proverbs 1.
Proverbs 2:1-6: "My Son, if you accept my words and keep my commandments in the heart, listening to wisdom and leaning the heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out of discernment and scream for understanding, if you look for Wisdom as sought is silver and seeking it as a hidden treasure is sought, then you will understand what the Lord is to fear and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. " This verse highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding, which are fundamental to living a godly life.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; This verse highlights the importance of trust in God and his wisdom rather than relying only on our own limited understanding.
Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom, and the knowledge of the saint is understanding." This verse emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom and understanding, which are the central themes of Proverbs 1.
Proverbs 14:1: "The wise woman builds her home, but with her own hands the foolish drops her own." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom to build a healthy and prosperous life, which is a central theme of Proverbs 1.
“É doce o viver e o penar para trazer benefícios aos irmãos e para tantas almas que, vertiginosamente, desejam se justificar no mal, a despeito do Bem Supremo.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina