WISDOM from ABOVE

 

1 Corinthians 2:9

King James Version

9 But as it is written, 

Eye hath not seen, 

nor ear heard, 

neither have entered into the heart of man, 

the things which God hath prepared 

for them that love him.

From the previous post, we know what Solomon asked for.

We also know what GOD gave him.

We shall also see why wisdom is so important with GOD.

And why only Solomon could write about it in his "Book of Proverbs".

Only the one given WISDOM, can really write about WISDOM.

Know what WISDOM is:

Proverbs 8:12-21

King James Version

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, 

and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: 

pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, 

and the froward mouth, do I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: 

I am understanding; I have strength.

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles, 

even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me; 

and those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me; 

yea, durable riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, 

yea, than fine gold; 

and my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness, 

in the midst of the paths of judgment:

21 That I may cause those that love me 

to inherit substance; 

and I will fill their treasures.

Proverbs 8:22-31

King James Version

22 The Lord possessed me 

in the beginning of his way, 

before his works of old.

23 I was set up from everlasting, 

from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; 

when there were no fountains abounding with water.

25 Before the mountains were settled, 

before the hills was I brought forth:

26 While as yet he had not made the earth, 

nor the fields, 

nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: 

when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

28 When he established the clouds above: 

when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

29 When he gave to the sea his decree, 

that the waters should not pass his commandment: 

when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: 

and I was daily his delight, 

rejoicing always before him;

31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; 

and my delights were with the sons of men.

Is it any wonder we need to FOCUS on WISDOM from ABOVE?

Luke 24:49

King James Version

49 And, behold, 

I send the promise of my Father upon you: 

but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, 

until ye be endued with power from on high.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

James 3:17

King James Version

17 But the wisdom that is from above 

is first pure, 

then peaceable, 

gentle, 

and easy to be intreated, 

full of mercy and good fruits, 

without partiality, 

and without hypocrisy.

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Proverbs 31

Take note of these:

Proverbs 31:1

King James Version

31 The words of king Lemuel*, 

the prophecy that his mother taught him.

Proverbs 31:2-9

King James Version

2 What, my son? 

and what, the son of my womb? 

and what, the son of my vows?

3 Give not thy strength unto women, 

nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, 

it is not for kings to drink wine; 

nor for princes strong drink:

5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, 

and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, 

and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

7 Let him drink, 

and forget his poverty, 

and remember his misery no more.

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb 

in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

9 Open thy mouth, 

judge righteously, 

and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:10-31

King James Version

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? 

for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, 

so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She will do him good and not evil 

all the days of her life.

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, 

and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; 

she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, 

and giveth meat to her household, 

and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: 

with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, 

and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: 

her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle,

and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; 

yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: 

for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; 

her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, 

when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; 

and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing

 and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; 

and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, 

and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; 

her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, 

but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, 

and beauty is vain: 

but a woman that feareth the Lord, 

she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; 

and let her own works praise her in the gates.

*king Lemuel info

Proverbs 30

Take note of these:

Proverbs 30:1-4

King James Version

30 The words of Agur* the son of Jakeh, 

even the prophecy: 

the man spake unto Ithiel, 

even unto Ithiel and Ucal,

2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, 

and have not the understanding of a man.

3 I neither learned wisdom, 

nor have the knowledge of the holy.

4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? 

who hath gathered the wind in his fists? 

who hath bound the waters in a garment? 

who hath established all the ends of the earth? 

what is his name, 

and what is his son's name, 

if thou canst tell?

Proverbs 30:5-6

King James Version

5 Every word of God is pure: 

he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

6 Add thou not unto his words, 

lest he reprove thee, 

and thou be found a liar.

Proverbs 30:7-9

King James Version

7 Two things have I required of thee; 

deny me them not before I die:

8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: 

give me neither poverty nor riches; 

feed me with food convenient for me:

9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, 

Who is the Lord? 

or lest I be poor, and steal, 

and take the name of my God in vain.

Proverbs 30:10

King James Version

10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, 

lest he curse thee, 

and thou be found guilty.

Proverbs 30:11-14

King James Version

11 There is a generation that curseth their father, 

and doth not bless their mother.

12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, 

and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

13 There is a generation, 

O how lofty are their eyes! 

and their eyelids are lifted up.

14 There is a generation, 

whose teeth are as swords, 

and their jaw teeth as knives, 

to devour the poor from off the earth, 

and the needy from among men.

Proverbs 30:15-16

King James Version

15 The horseleach hath two daughters, 

crying, 

Give, give. 

There are three things that are never satisfied, 

yea, four things say not, It is enough:

16 The grave; 

and the barren womb; 

the earth that is not filled with water; 

and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

Proverbs 30:17

King James Version

17 The eye that mocketh at his father, 

and despiseth to obey his mother,

 the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, 

and the young eagles shall eat it.

Proverbs 30:18-19

King James Version

18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, 

yea, four which I know not:

19 The way of an eagle in the air; 

the way of a serpent upon a rock; 

the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; 

and the way of a man with a maid.

Proverbs 30:20

King James Version

20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; 

she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, 

I have done no wickedness.

Proverbs 30:21-23

King James Version

21 For three things the earth is disquieted, 

and for four which it cannot bear:

22 For a servant when he reigneth; 

and a fool when he is filled with meat;

23 For an odious woman when she is married; 

and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

Proverbs 30:24-28

King James Version

24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, 

but they are exceeding wise:

25 The ants are a people not strong, 

yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

26 The conies are but a feeble folk, 

yet make they their houses in the rocks;

27 The locusts have no king, 

yet go they forth all of them by bands;

28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, 

and is in kings' palaces.

Proverbs 30:29-31

King James Version

29 There be three things which go well, 

yea, four are comely in going:

30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, 

and turneth not away for any;

31 A greyhound; 

an he goat also; 

and a king, 

against whom there is no rising up.

Proverbs 30:32-33

King James Version

32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, 

or if thou hast thought evil, 

lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, 

and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: 

so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

*Agur info

Proverbs 29

Take note of these:

Proverbs 29:1

King James Version

29 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, 

shall suddenly be destroyed, 

and that without remedy.

Proverbs 29:2-14

King James Version

2 When the righteous are in authority, 

the people rejoice: 

but when the wicked beareth rule, 

the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: 

but he that keepeth company with harlots 

spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: 

but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour 

spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: 

but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: 

but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: 

but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, 

whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: 

but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: 

but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, 

all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: 

the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, 

his throne shall be established for ever.

Proverbs 29:15-17

King James Version

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: 

but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, 

transgression increaseth: 

but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; 

yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Proverbs 29:18

King James Version

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: 

but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Proverbs 29:19-24

King James Version

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: 

for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? 

there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child 

shall have him become his son at the length.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, 

and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man's pride shall bring him low: 

but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: 

he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Proverbs 29:25-26

King James Version

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: 

but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; 

but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:27

King James Version

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: 

and he that is upright in the way 

is abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 28

Take note of these:

Proverbs 28:1-16

King James Version

28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: 

but the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 For the transgression of a land 

many are the princes thereof: 

but by a man of understanding and knowledge 

the state thereof shall be prolonged.

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor 

is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: 

but such as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men understand not judgment: 

but they that seek the Lord understand all things.

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, 

than he that is perverse in his ways, 

though he be rich.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: 

but he that is a companion of riotous men 

shameth his father.

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, 

he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, 

even his prayer shall be abomination.

10 Whoso causeth the righteous 

to go astray in an evil way, 

he shall fall himself into his own pit: 

but the upright shall have good things in possession.

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; 

but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: 

but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: 

but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: 

but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;

so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 The prince that wanteth understanding 

is also a great oppressor: 

but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:17-24

King James Version

17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person 

shall flee to the pit; 

let no man stay him.

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: 

but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: 

but he that followeth after vain persons 

shall have poverty enough.

20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: 

but he that maketh haste to be rich 

shall not be innocent.

21 To have respect of persons is not good: 

for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, 

and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards 

shall find more favour than he 

that flattereth with the tongue.

24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother,

and saith, 

It is no transgression; 

the same is the companion of a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:25-26

King James Version

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: 

but he that putteth his trust in the Lord 

shall be made fat.

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: 

but whoso walketh wisely, 

he shall be delivered.

Proverbs 28:27

King James Version

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack:

but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Proverbs 28:28

King James Version

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: 

but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 27

Take note of these:

Proverbs 27:1-2

King James Version

27 Boast not thyself of to morrow; 

for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; 

a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Proverbs 27:3-5

King James Version

3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; 

but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; 

but who is able to stand before envy?

5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.

Proverbs 27:6-17

King James Version

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; 

but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; 

but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, 

so is a man that wandereth from his place.

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: 

so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

10 Thine own friend, 

and thy father's friend, 

forsake not; 

neither go into thy brother's house 

in the day of thy calamity: 

for better is a neighbour that is near 

than a brother far off.

11 My son, 

be wise, and make my heart glad, 

that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; 

but the simple pass on, and are punished.

13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, 

and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, 

rising early in the morning, 

it shall be counted a curse to him.

15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day 

and a contentious woman are alike.

16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, 

and the ointment of his right hand, 

which bewrayeth itself.

17 Iron sharpeneth iron; 

so a man sharpeneth the countenance 

of his friend.

Proverbs 27:18-22

King James Version

18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: 

so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

19 As in water face answereth to face, 

so the heart of man to man.

20 Hell and destruction are never full; 

so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

21 As the fining pot for silver, 

and the furnace for gold; 

so is a man to his praise.

22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool 

in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, 

yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Proverbs 27:23-27

King James Version

23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, 

and look well to thy herds.

24 For riches are not for ever: 

and doth the crown endure to every generation?

25 The hay appeareth, 

and the tender grass sheweth itself, 

and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

26 The lambs are for thy clothing, 

and the goats are the price of the field.

27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, 

for the food of thy household, 

and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

Proverbs 26

Take note of these:

Proverbs 26:1-12

King James Version

26 As snow in summer, 

and as rain in harvest, 

so honour is not seemly for a fool.

2 As the bird by wandering, 

as the swallow by flying, 

so the curse causeless shall not come.

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, 

and a rod for the fool's back.

4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, 

lest thou also be like unto him.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, 

lest he be wise in his own conceit.

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool 

cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

7 The legs of the lame are not equal: 

so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, 

so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, 

so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

10 The great God that formed all things 

both rewardeth the fool, 

and rewardeth transgressors.

11 As a dog returneth to his vomit,

 so a fool returneth to his folly.

12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? 

there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Proverbs 26:13-16

King James Version

13 The slothful man saith, 

There is a lion in the way; 

a lion is in the streets.

14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, 

so doth the slothful upon his bed.

15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; 

it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit 

than seven men that can render a reason.

Proverbs 26:17-21

King James Version

17 He that passeth by, 

and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, 

is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, 

arrows, and death,

19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, 

and saith, Am not I in sport?

20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: 

so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

21 As coals are to burning coals, 

and wood to fire; 

so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 26:22-28

King James Version

22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, 

and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

23 Burning lips and a wicked heart 

are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, 

and layeth up deceit within him;

25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: 

for there are seven abominations in his heart.

26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, 

his wickedness shall be shewed 

before the whole congregation.

27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: 

and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; 

and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

Proverbs 25

Take note of these:

Proverbs 25:1-7

King James Version

25 These are also proverbs of Solomon, 

which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: 

but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

3 The heaven for height, 

and the earth for depth, 

and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, 

and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, 

and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, 

and stand not in the place of great men:

7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, 

Come up hither; 

than that thou shouldest be put lower 

in the presence of the prince 

whom thine eyes have seen.

Proverbs 25:8-18

King James Version

8 Go not forth hastily to strive, 

lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, 

when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; 

and discover not a secret to another:

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, 

and thine infamy turn not away.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold 

in pictures of silver.

12 As an earring of gold, 

and an ornament of fine gold, 

so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, 

so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: 

for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift 

is like clouds and wind without rain.

15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, 

and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

16 Hast thou found honey? 

eat so much as is sufficient for thee, 

lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; 

lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour 

is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Proverbs 25:19-20

King James Version

19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble 

is like a broken tooth, 

and a foot out of joint.

20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, 

and as vinegar upon nitre, 

so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

Proverbs 25:21-22

King James Version

21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; 

and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, 

and the Lord shall reward thee.

Proverbs 25:23-24

King James Version

23 The north wind driveth away rain: 

so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, 

than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

Proverbs 25:25-27

King James Version

25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, 

so is good news from a far country.

26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked 

is as a troubled fountain, 

and a corrupt spring.

27 It is not good to eat much honey: 

so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

Proverbs 25:28

King James Version

28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit 

is like a city that is broken down, 

and without walls.