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The Book of Proverbs God's Book of Wisdom

Dr Gerry D Fox

Proverbs is considered GOD'S book of wisdom. This book is basically the KJV (Simplified). There are thirty-one chapters, one for each day of the month and Proverbs is so packed with positive words of wisdom that it can answer all of life's questions and concerns. Proverbs can make such a powerful im...

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Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics Radio

It was mentioned that this ancient book contains examples of behavioral insights and that it illustrates that the quirks of human decision-making are not a new discovery.

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Now, we should make clear that this behavioral understanding of human nature is hardly new. Shakespeare understood it. The Book of Proverbs, to name just one book of antiquity, is full of it.

— Episode: 198. The Maddest Men of All

Episode: 198. The Maddest Men of All

It was mentioned that this ancient book contains examples of behavioral insights and that it illustrates that the quirks of human decision-making are not a new discovery.

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Now, we should make clear that this behavioral understanding of human nature is hardly new. Shakespeare understood it. The Book of Proverbs, to name just one book of antiquity, is full of it.

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Across ten episodes, Fr. Mike Schmitz repeatedly referenced the book to illustrate biblical wisdom, using verses to discuss trusting God's guidance, the perils of foolish speech, handling contentious situations, and everyday application of insight. He highlighted its practical value and even likened it to a New Testament source of pearls of wisdom, presenting it as a useful tool for listeners seeking spiritual guidance.

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Episode: Day 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)

It was discussed briefly, referencing verses 7-9. The podcast referenced the book in relation to a message about hunger and bitterness, contrasting it with satisfaction and happiness.

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The book of Proverbs chapter 27 verses 7 through 9.

Episode: Day 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)

The book of Proverbs, particularly chapter 17, was explored, with a focus on themes such as honoring parents and the value of silence and wisdom. Fr. Mike also reflected on how the proverbs can be applied to daily life and avoiding speaking unwisely.

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A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise. When he closes his lips he is deemed intelligent.

There's that kind of secular proverb, I think, that says better to stay silent and be considered a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

Episode: Day 350: Faith and Works (2022)

It was compared to the New Testament version of the book of Proverbs, due to the many gems and pearls of wisdom in the first two chapters of James.

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It's almost like the new Testament version of the book of Proverbs where almost every line is another little gem, another little, as Jeff talks about it, another pearl where we can take and just apply to our lives.

Episode: Day 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022)

It was one of the books read in this episode, and it was mentioned in the context of a discussion on contentious women and how the word of God can be used for guidance in dealing with difficult situations.

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The book of Proverbs chapter 27 verses 15 through 17, a continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in one's right hand. Iron sharpens iron and one man sharpens another.

Episode: Day 322: The Ascension (2022)

Fr. Mike Schmitz mentioned it as one of the books they were reading that day as part of the Bible in a Year podcast, specifically chapter 26 verses 24-26.

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We're reading the letters of St. Paul to the Romans chapter one, as well as Proverbs 26 verses 24 through 26.

On day 322, reading Acts 1, Romans 1, Proverbs 26, verses 24 through 26.

The book of Proverbs chapter 26 verses 24 through 26 He who hates dissembles with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart.

Episode: Day 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the...

It was discussed in relation to the idea of foolishness, and the verse, 'Like a dog returning to his vomit is a fool returning to his folly,' was mentioned as a quote from this book.

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The book of Proverbs chapter 26 verses 10 through 12. Like an archer who wounds everybody is he who hires a passing fool or drunkard. Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

I did want to highlight the proverb chapter 26 verse 11, like a dog returning to his vomit is a fool returning to his folly.

or as the book of Proverbs would say, foolish one.

Episode: Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2022)

It was read and discussed in this episode, providing wisdom and insight alongside the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom.

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The Book of Proverbs, chapter 25, verses 11 through 14.

Timcast IRL

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Timcast IRL

It was described as a series of limericks about wisdom and the consequence of rejecting it. The book was compared to Confucius, and the speaker recalled having read it a lot, but couldn't remember any specific limericks.

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I think you would love the book of proverbs, the wisdom book. It's series of limericks about wisdom and the consequence of rejecting it. It seems similar to things like Confucius, written by sulliman....

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Episode: Timcast IRL #705 Twitter IS DEAD, High profile Acc...

It was described as a series of limericks about wisdom and the consequence of rejecting it. The book was compared to Confucius, and the speaker recalled having read it a lot, but couldn't remember any specific limericks.

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I think you would love the book of proverbs, the wisdom book. It's series of limericks about wisdom and the consequence of rejecting it. It seems similar to things like Confucius, written by sulliman. Yeah, interesting, very wise book.

I used to read that one actually a lot, but god, can't remember any of them. It's just too much good stuff.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

It was mentioned as a book written by King Solomon, along with The Song of Songs and other religious works.

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He wrote the Song of Songs, the Book of Proverbs and other religious works.

— Episode: CLASSIC: What is the Key of Solomon?

Episode: CLASSIC: What is the Key of Solomon?

It was mentioned as a book written by King Solomon, along with The Song of Songs and other religious works.

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He wrote the Song of Songs, the Book of Proverbs and other religious works.

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