Proverbs 4 - Walkthrough

 Hello! Continuing the Proverb series is Proverbs 4 - which continues on the topic of Wisdom. Let's explore Proverbs 4, the daily proverb of the day!

Proverbs 4, like 2 and 3, only comprises of one topic, named "Get Wisdom at Any Cost". Basically, the first few chapters of Proverbs are about wisdom and its value, you can see this with this comparison:

Proverbs 1: The purpose of the proverbs: To gain wisdom.

Proverbs 2: The moral benefits of wisdom.

Proverbs 3: That wisdom bestows well-being.

Proverbs 4: That wisdom must be acquired.

Let's begin the summary! King Solomon also wrote this proverb. It states like every other proverb at first, with "Listen, my son(s)". He states that the audience of this proverb must read and keep the commands of this proverb. It then states to get wisdom and understanding and not to forget them, and that it has great value.

It then says that to be wise you must well, get wisdom, even if it costs all you have, since wisdom's value is great and indispensible. In the next stanza it says to accept the teachings and that if you do so, you will enjoy many things. Also, it tells us not to communicate or befriend wicked people.

In the next stanza it tells us a comparison between the righteous, wise individuals and wicked people. It says righteous people's paths is like the sun, and the wicked is like a pitch black light. In the final stanza it tells to pay attention to wisdom and keep them, and do not to do evil.

That's all of Proverbs 4, summarized! Stay tuned for Proverbs 5 tommorow. Here's the special verse from this proverb:

Proverbs 4:5-6

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she (wisdom) will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.





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