1 The proverbs of Solomon
son of David, king of Israel:
Proverbs Club Commentary
Both Solomon and his father, David, were kings of Israel.
Proverbs 1-29 are attributed to Solomon, son of David.
Proverbs 30 is attributed to Agur, son of Jakeh.
Proverbs 31 is attributed to King Lemuel, from his mother.
Wisdom Activates Prayer
Proverbs 28:9 (NIV)
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Ignore wisdom and your prayers will be ignored.
So wise up and your prayers will be heard.
10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you—
better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Be faithful to friends and neighbors
and they will be faithful to you when necessary.
This is especially true when relatives are not close-by.
10 Like an archer who wounds at random
is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Investigate before you hire.
15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Pleasant methods can be more successful than force.
