Proverbs

by Hubbard, David A.

• ISBN13: 9780849935541
• ISBN10: 0849935547
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-08-01
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Summary

This commentary provides critical textual exposition, corollary verses or illustrations from other portions of the Bible, and classical or contemporary life-situations illustrations.

Author Biography

Lloyd J. Ogilvie is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hollywood, California David Hubbard is presently retired after serving as the President of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California for 30 years

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface	p. 9
Abbreviations	p. 14
Author's Preface	p. 15
Introduction	p. 17
An Outline of Proverbs	p. 31
An Index of Proverbs	p. 37
Instructions to Seek Wisdom: Proverbs 1:1-9:18
Bad Company and Good Counsel (1:1-33)	p. 43
Perverted Speech and Loose Sexuality (2:1-22)	p. 59
Admonitions to Piety and Arguments for Sagacity (3:1-35)	p. 68
Personal Illustration and Practical Advice (4:1-27)	p. 80
Bitter Honey and Sweet Water (5:1-23)	p. 88
Social Responsibility and Family Unity (6:1-35)	p. 96
Smooth Coaxings and Deadly Results (7:1-27)	p. 108
Ancient Credentials and Contemporary Calling (8:1-36)	p. 116
Two Calls and Two Responses (9:1-18)	p. 128
Proverbs of Solomon: Proverbs 10:1-22:16
Wisdom and Work (10:1-32)	p. 139
Generosity and Rashness (11:1-31)	p. 162
Honesty and Kindness (12:1-28)	p. 174
Violence and Hope (13:1-25)	p. 191
Fear of the Lord and Control of the Self (14:1-35)	p. 198
Prudent Speech and Fervent Prayer (15:1-35)	p. 214
The Lord's Eyes and the King's Face (16:1-33)	p. 232
Family Ties and Friendly Bonds (17:1-28)	p. 254
Peace in Society and Purity in Speech (18:1-24)	p. 266
Open Ears and Full Hands (19:1-29)	p. 278
Firm Hands and Fair Scales (20:1-30)	p. 300
Rewards of Conduct and Problems of Pride (21:1-31)	p. 314
Cautious Conduct and Passionate Justice (22:1-16)	p. 340
Words of the Wise: Proverbs 22:17-24:34
Words of the Wise: First Collection (22:17-24:22)	p. 351
Words of the Wise: Second Collection (24:23-34)	p. 379
Proverbs of Solomon through Hezekiah's Scribes: Proverbs 25:1-29:27
Righteous Rule, Wise Speech, and Generous Heart (25:1-28)	p. 387
Honest Speech and Careful Conduct (26:1-28)	p. 404
Labor, Love, and Grace (27:1-27)	p. 416
Poor and Rich; Righteous and Foolish (28:1-28)	p. 431
Discipline: Ourselves and Our Families (29:1-27)	p. 445
Words of Agur: Proverbs 30:1-33
Words of Agur (30:1-33)	p. 457
Words of Lemuel: Proverbs 31:1-31
Words of Lemuel (31:1-31)	p. 473
Bibliography	p. 487
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