Proverbs provides a collection of pithy advisory statements which concentrates on the practical attitudes and behaviour in everyday life. Religious language is seldom used and basic physical and material concerns described figuratively (in picture language). Proverbs aim to be memorable rather than technically precise.*
(For an extended introduction to the book of proverbs http://www.biblica.com/niv/study-bible/proverbs/)
What do you consider wise? What is the difference between wisdom, knowledge and intelligence? What is the view of wisdom in the proverbs? Think of one proverb you could put into practice today.
* Taken from How to read the bible for all its worth by Gordon Fee. Highly recommended reading.
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