Introduction

More advice on living.

Questions

1. What should we do rather than leaning on our own understanding?

v 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and don’t lean on your own understanding.

2. What should we do with our substance?

v 9 Honour the LORD with your substance,

3. What should we not do if our neighbour needs something?

v 28 Don’t say to your neighbour, “Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you,” when you have it by you.

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Summary Points

  • v 1 to 10 Obeying God brings great benefits
  • v 11 and 12 God's correction demonstrates his love
  • v 13 to 26 Those who seek wisdom will find happiness. The LORD made the earth and will look after those who follow his wisdom
  • v 27 to 35 The LORD will bless those who do good to people and who avoid bad company

 Timeline 970 BC

The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.