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Fairness (Integrity) 7 Understanding 5 Be Poor 4 Stupid 3 Fear 3 Hope 3 Perceive 2 Insight 2 Knowledge 2 Wisdom 2 Woe (Grief) 2 Understanding (Awareness) Stupid (Foolish) Intention (Evil) Fairness (Justice) Be Zealous Sinful To Sin Sin Guilt (State) Transgression Sin (Act) Sin (Incur Guilt) Guilty (Responsible) Guilt (Consequence) Guiltiness Trespass (Sin) Sin (Offense) To Stand Guilty Sin (Guilty) Sin (Wrongdoing) Guilty Considered Guilty Guilty Of Sin Previously Sin Against Fear (State) Awe (State) Fear (Terror) Fear (Reverence) Fear (Awe) Fearful Respect Respect (Among People) Hope (NT) Truth (Faithfulness) Truthfulness Ability (Skill) Ability (Power) World Universe Miracle Ability (Spiritual) Lordship Spiritually

True Riches

(1 Timothy 6:17–19; James 5:1–6)

Saying 7

ⓘ Saying 6: Many proverbs advise young men in...

Saying 6: Many proverbs advise young men in government jobs. A ruler's rich food might tempt a newcomer to overeat due to lack of self-control. But he will be at risk when full.
1When you sit down to dine with a ruler,consider carefully what is set before you,†2and put a knife to your throatif you possess a great appetite.3Do not crave his delicacies,for that food is deceptive.

Saying 8

ⓘ Saying 7: Wealth can be a blessing from...

Saying 7: Wealth can be a blessing from God (Proverbs 3:9–10, 15–16; 10:22), but some things in life matter more.
4Do not wear yourself out to get rich;be wise enough to restrain yourself.5When you glance at wealth, it disappears,for it makes wings for itselfand flies like an eagle to the sky.

Saying 9

ⓘ Proverbs highly values generosity (Proverbs 11:24–26; 21:13; 22:9).

Proverbs highly values generosity (Proverbs 11:24–26; 21:13; 22:9).
6Do not eat the bread of a stingy man,†and do not crave his delicacies;7for he is keeping track,inwardly counting the cost.†“Eat and drink,” he says to you,but his heart is not with you.8You will vomit up what little you have eatenand waste your pleasant words.

Saying 10

9Do not speak to a fool,for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Saying 11

ⓘ Saying 10: Wise people avoid unfair business practices...

  • Saying 10: Wise people avoid unfair business practices and illegitimate gains (see Proverbs 22:28), knowing that the Lord will judge wrongdoing.

  • Redeemer: The New Living Translation is likely correct in capitalizing the word Redeemer and identifying it with God, although it might refer to a human redeemer.
10Do not move an ancient boundary stoneor encroach on the fields of the fatherless,11for their Redeemer is strong;He will take up their case against you.

Saying 12

12Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to words of knowledge.

Saying 13

ⓘ Saying 12: Refer to Proverbs 19:18; 29:17.

Saying 12: Refer to Proverbs 19:18; 29:17.
13Do not withhold discipline from a child;although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.14Strike him with a rod,and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

Saying 14

ⓘ Saying 13: A wise parent feels joy when...

Saying 13: A wise parent feels joy when their child is wise (see Proverbs 10:1).
15My son, if your heart is wise,my own heart will indeed rejoice.16My inmost being† will rejoicewhen your lips speak what is right.

Saying 15

ⓘ Saying 14: Sometimes sinners succeed, but the wise...

Saying 14: Sometimes sinners succeed, but the wise know that fearing the Lord brings true rewards (see Proverbs 1:7).
17Do not let your heart envy sinners,but always continue in the fear of the LORD.18For surely there is a future,and your hope will not be cut off.

Saying 16

ⓘ Saying 15: Discipline is essential for a wise...

Saying 15: Discipline is essential for a wise and balanced life. Drinking too much (drunkards, see also Proverbs 23:29–35), overeating (gluttons, see also Proverbs 23:1–3), or oversleeping (see also Proverbs 10:5; 19:15) leads to poverty.
19Listen, my son, and be wise,and guide your heart on the right course.20Do not join those who drink too much wineor gorge themselves on meat.21For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

Saying 17

ⓘ Saying 16: This saying encourages seeking the wisdom...

Saying 16: This saying encourages seeking the wisdom that both a godly father and mother offer. Unlike other ancient Near East wisdom texts, Proverbs credits wisdom to both parents (Proverbs 1:8; 6:20).
22Listen to your father who gave you life,and do not despise your mother when she is old.23Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.24The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice,and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.25May your father and mother be glad,and may she who gave you birth rejoice!

Saying 18

ⓘ Saying 17: Falling for a promiscuous woman is...

Saying 17: Falling for a promiscuous woman is a trap, not a benefit. Proverbs often warns against sexual relations outside of marriage (see Proverbs 5; 6:20–35; 7:1–27).
26My son, give me your heart,and let your eyes delight in my ways.27For a prostitute is a deep pit,and an adulteress† is a narrow well.28Like a robber she lies in waitand multiplies the faithless among men.

Saying 19

ⓘ Saying 18: This saying highlights the foolishness of...

Saying 18: This saying highlights the foolishness of someone who drinks too much alcohol (see Proverbs 20:1).
29Who has woe? Who has sorrow?Who has contentions? Who has complaints?Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?30Those who linger over wine,who go to taste mixed drinks.31Do not gaze at wine while it is red,when it sparkles in the cupand goes down smoothly.32In the end it bites like a snakeand stings like a viper.33Your eyes will see strange things,and your mind will utter perversities.34You will be like one sleeping on the high seasor lying on the top of a mast:35“They struck me, but I feel no pain!They beat me, but I did not know it!When can I wake upto search for another drink?”