Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings, poems, and "life's little instructions." Wrestling with the values of things such as creation, livelihood, or moral character, Proverbs exhorts its readers to seek the higher ideals--knowledge, discipline, piety, and order--and offers guidance on how to live in harmony with God, others, and oneself.Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Leo G. Perdue is Professor of Hebrew Bible and President of Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Introduction

1

(1)

The Place of the Book of Proverbs in the Canon

1

(2)

The Book of Proverbs among Biblical Wisdom Literature

3

(1)

The Meaning of Wisdom

3

(11)

The Universal Character of Wisdom

14

(1)

The Social Locations of the Wisdom Tradition

15

(8)

The Sage

23

(4)

The Language and Rhetoric of Wisdom Literature

27

(6)

The Imagination of the Wise

33

(9)

The Message of Proverbs for the Contemporary Church

42

(13)

COMMENTARY

The First Collection: ``The Proverbs Of Solomon Son Of David, King Of Israel'' Proverbs 1---9

55

(102)

The Superscription: ``The Proverbs of Solomon Son of David, King of Israel''

64

(4)

Introduction: To Know Wisdom and Discipline

68

(8)

First Instruction: A Warning against the Enticement to Join Violent Men

76

(4)

First Poem on Woman Wisdom: Woman Wisdom's Invitation to the Simple

80

(6)

Second Instruction: The Blessings of Wisdom and the Avoidance of the Strange Woman

86

(9)

Third Instruction: The Blessings of Wisdom and Piety

95

(6)

Second Poem on Wisdom: Wisdom's Gifts and Role in Creation

101

(4)

Fourth Instruction: The Life of Wisdom Is Actualized in Charity and Uprightness

105

(6)

Fifth Instruction: The Prize of Wisdom Is a Beautiful Crown

111

(4)

Sixth Instruction: The Two Ways

115

(3)

Seventh Instruction: Avoidance of the Strange Woman

118

(5)

Eighth Instruction: A Miscellany of Sapiential Teaching

123

(5)

Ninth Instruction: Warning against Adultery

128

(4)

Tenth Instruction: Seduction by the Strange Woman

132

(6)

Woman Wisdom: Wisdom as Teacher, Queen of Heaven, Child of God

138

(9)

Poem on Wisdom and Folly: Contending for the Heart

147

(10)

The Second Collection: ``The Proverbs of Solomon'' Proverbs 22:17---22:16

157

(42)

The Superscription: ``The Proverbs of Solomon''

160

(3)

First Subdivision

163

(16)

Second Subdivision

179

(20)

The Third Collection: ``The Sayings of The Wise'' Proverbs 22:17---24:22

199

(18)

First Instruction

200

(6)

Second Instruction

206

(1)

Third Instruction

207

(2)

Fourth Instruction

209

(2)

Fifth Instruction

211

(2)

Sixth Instruction

213

(2)

Seventh Instruction

215

(2)

The Fourth Collection: ``These Also Are Sayings Of The Wise'' Proverbs 24:23--34

217

(6)

The Fifth Collection: ``These Are Other Proverbs Of Solomon That The Officials Of King Hezekiah Of Judah Copied'' Proverbs 25---29

223

(28)

The Sixth Collection: ``The Words Of Agur'' Proverbs 30

251

(18)

The Seventh Collection: ``The Words Of King Lemuel Of Massa, Which His Mother Taught Him'' Proverbs 31:1--9

269

(6)

The Eighth Collection: The Ideal Wise Woman Proverbs 31:10--31

275

(6)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

For Further Study

281

(3)

Works Cited

284

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