Proverbs• Three kinds of people–The wise–The fool–The simple

Proverbs• Significant themes & theology–Many topics–One theme: wisdom• Skill in living• Not “earthly” wisdom• Not intelligence or education

Proverbs• Interpreting Proverbs–General truths (22:29)–Not promises (22:6)–Not methods (27:8)–Not technically correct (8:35-36)–Lots of imagery (20:26)

Proverbs• Proverbs 5–Listen up!–Wise up!–Shore up your marriage!

ProverbsThe foundation of all wisdom?

“The fear of the LORD”