Proverbs 25:1

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Proverbs of Solomon Collected by Hezekiah These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied:

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  • Prov 1:1 : 1 ¶ Introduction to the Book The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
  • 1 Kgs 4:32 : 32 He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
  • Eccl 12:9 : 9 Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.
  • Isa 1:1 : 1 ¶ Heading Here is the message about Judah and Jerusalem that was revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz during the time when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah reigned over Judah.
  • Isa 36:22 : 22 Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace supervisor, accompanied by Shebna the scribe and Joah son of Asaph, the secretary, went to Hezekiah with their clothes torn and reported to him what the chief adviser had said.
  • Isa 37:2 : 2 Eliakim the palace supervisor, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, clothed in sackcloth, sent this message to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz:
  • Hos 1:1 : 1 ¶ Superscription This is the LORD’s message that came to Hosea son of Beeri during the time of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the time of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel.
  • Mic 1:1 : 1 ¶ Introduction This is the LORD’s message that came to Micah of Moresheth during the time of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

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  • Prov 25:2-3
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    2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.

    3 As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

  • Prov 1:1-2
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    1 ¶ Introduction to the Book The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

    2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

  • 32 The rest of the events of Hezekiah’s reign, including his faithful deeds, are recorded in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz, included in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

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    22 King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.

    23 All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

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    23 King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.

    24 Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

  • 1 ¶ Title The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

  • 9 Hezekiah’s Song of Thanks This is the prayer of King Hezekiah of Judah when he was sick and then recovered from his illness:

  • 14 Isaiah the prophet visited King Hezekiah and asked him,“What did these men say? Where do they come from?” Hezekiah replied,“They come from the distant land of Babylon.”

  • 1 ¶ Title/Superscription Solomon’s Most Excellent Love Song.

  • Isa 39:2-5
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    2 Hezekiah welcomed them and showed them his storehouse with its silver, gold, spices, and high-quality olive oil, as well as his whole armory and everything in his treasuries. Hezekiah showed them everything in his palace and in his whole kingdom.

    3 Isaiah the prophet visited King Hezekiah and asked him,“What did these men say? Where do they come from?” Hezekiah replied,“They come from the distant land of Babylon.”

    4 Isaiah asked,“What have they seen in your palace?” Hezekiah replied,“They have seen everything in my palace. I showed them everything in my treasuries.”

    5 Isaiah said to Hezekiah,“Listen to the message of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies:

  • 20 The rest of the events of Hezekiah’s reign and all his accomplishments, including how he built a pool and conduit to bring water into the city, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

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    31 He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.

    32 He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.

    33 He produced manuals on botany, describing every kind of plant, from the cedars of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows on walls. He also produced manuals on biology, describing animals, birds, insects, and fish.

    34 People from all nations came to hear Solomon’s display of wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom.

  • 41 Solomon’s Reign Ends The rest of the events of Solomon’s reign, including all his accomplishments and his wise decisions, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of Solomon.

  • Eccl 1:12-13
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    12 Futility of Secular Accomplishment I, the Teacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem.

    13 I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.

  • 12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

  • 9 Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.

  • 18 what wise men declare, hiding nothing, from the tradition of their ancestors,

  • 26 The rest of the events of Ahaz’s reign, including his accomplishments from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Judah and Israel.

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    26 But then Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem humbled themselves and abandoned their pride, and the LORD was not angry with them for the rest of Hezekiah’s reign.

    27 Hezekiah was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made storehouses for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all his other valuable possessions.

  • 5 When King Hezekiah’s servants came to Isaiah,

  • 1 The Words of Agur The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle: This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal:

  • 16 Isaiah said to Hezekiah,“Listen to the LORD’s message,

  • 7 When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said,“The LORD is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

  • 23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • 13 Most People Are Not Receptive to Wise Counsel This is what I also observed about wisdom on earth, and it is a great burden to me:

  • 17 Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,

  • 27 and his accomplishments, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

  • 19 The rest of the events of Ahaz’s reign, including his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

  • Prov 1:5-6
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    5 (Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

    6 To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

  • 30 Hezekiah dammed up the source of the waters of the Upper Gihon and directed them down to the west side of the City of David. Hezekiah succeeded in all that he did.

  • 4 When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,

  • 25 True Righteousness and Wisdom Are Virtually Nonexistent I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

  • 15 Hezekiah prayed before the LORD:

  • 15 The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.

  • 5 When King Hezekiah’s servants came to Isaiah,

  • 26 Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the LORD:“This is what the LORD God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard:

  • 1 For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say,“I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”