Insight on King Solomon's Proverbs

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King Solomon, known as the wisest man in the world wrote and coauthored biblical text giving instruction on wisdom and Godly living. Proverbs, King Solomon’s first book, contains prose and poetry and to note wrote by a young King Solomon. Proverbs 21: 5 reveals, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty” (New International Version). Proverbs 16:16-17 affirms, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives”. This essay provides insight of these verses meaning and its blessing to one that adheres its principles.

Biblical Integration

Wisdom:

Proverbs 16:16-17 affirms, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver. The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives”. Wisdom is priceless, a value that is immeasurable. Insight gives one the clarity in any situation and guides one through their decision making. Living a life of wisdom prevents the upright from evil and helps preserve their life. To gain wisdom and insight gives courage and excitement. Proverbs 4:7 expounds, “Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding” (Holman Christian Standard Bible). One looks forward to the future with an expected hope, and faith that God’s blessings will meet them wherever God leads with abundance. When one uses the lessons from Proverbs as the model one receives the wisdom and the spiritual growth from practice.

Integrity:

Proverbs 21:5 affirms “haste leads to poverty” which is a direct result of lack of integrity. Integrity holds one accountable for actions and demands preparation and e...

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... the next Hemmingway; we must all keep integrity and persevere. Practicing to be a student of integrity helps us all to a student of God. Exemplifying integrity means learning to follow God’s will. The key is to go to the source.

Time Management

Proverbs 21:5 first mentions “the plans” meaning one must make a plan. Through time management, one can appoint a plan and course of action for each class. The success of each student depends on plans for studying and completing assignments. Proverbs 21:5 furthers that the one who plans becomes “the diligent”. Time management requires two things: a plan and diligence. The benefit of time management is that it allows one realistically to see what time is available to commit to one’s school life. In order for one to become the diligent a plan is necessary and respecting that plan and time allotted leads to overall profit.

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