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.

Related material:

GOD's WILL

GOD's WAYS

GOD's WISDOM

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Making people WISE

 

Proverbs 1:4

King James Version

4 To give subtilty to the simple, 

to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Before we start looking into proverbs, SPIRIT and I wanted to feature something here.

What did king Solomon mean "To give subtilty to the simple"?

Who are the "simple"?

We shall find out from these Bible versions: 

Proverbs 1:4

21st Century King James Version

4 to give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:4

American Standard Version

4 To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion:

Proverbs 1:4

Amplified Bible

4 That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],

And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,

Proverbs 1:4

Christian Standard Bible

4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,[a]

knowledge and discretion to a young man—

Proverbs 1:4

Common English Bible

4 They make the naive mature,

    the young knowledgeable and discreet.

Proverbs 1:4

Complete Jewish Bible

4 for endowing with caution those who don’t think

and the young person with knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:4

Contemporary English Version

4 From these, an ordinary person

    can learn to be smart,

and young people can gain

    knowledge and good sense.

Proverbs 1:4

Easy-to-Read Version

4 These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned.

Proverbs 1:4

Evangelical Heritage Version

4 to give good judgment[a] to the inexperienced,

to give a young man knowledge and foresight.

Proverbs 1:4

Expanded Bible

4 They make the ·uneducated [simpleminded; immature; naive] ·wise [prudent]

    and give knowledge and ·sense [discretion] to the young.

Proverbs 1:4

1599 Geneva Bible

4 To give unto the [a]simple sharpness of wit, and to the child knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:4

GOD’S WORD Translation

4 to give insight to gullible people,

to give knowledge and foresight to the young—

Proverbs 1:4

Good News Translation

4 They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.

Proverbs 1:4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,[a]

knowledge and discretion to a young man—

Proverbs 1:4

International Children’s Bible

4 They give the ability to think to those with little knowledge.

    They give knowledge and good sense to the young.

Proverbs 1:4

International Standard Version

4 for giving prudence to the naïve,

    and knowledge and discretion to the young.

Proverbs 1:4

Living Bible

4 “I want to make the simpleminded wise!” he said. “I want to warn young men about some problems they will face.

Proverbs 1:4

The Message

Wise Sayings of Solomon

A Manual for Living

To teach the inexperienced the ropes

    and give our young people a grasp on reality.

Proverbs 1:4

Names of God Bible

4 to give insight to gullible people,

    to give knowledge and foresight to the young—

Proverbs 1:4

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

4 That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive,[a]

    knowledge and discretion to the young.

Proverbs 1:4

New American Standard Bible

4 To give prudence to the naive,

To the youth knowledge and discretion,

Proverbs 1:4

New Catholic Bible

4 so that prudence[a] may be imparted to the simple,

    and the young may gain knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:4

New Century Version

4 They make the uneducated wise

    and give knowledge and sense to the young.

Proverbs 1:4

New English Translation

4 To impart[a] shrewdness[b] to the morally naive,[c]

a discerning[d] plan[e] to the young person.

Proverbs 1:4

New International Reader's Version

4 They give understanding to childish people.

    They give knowledge and good sense to those who are young.

Proverbs 1:4

New Life Version

4 They give wisdom to the child-like, and much learning and wisdom to those who are young.

Proverbs 1:4

New Living Translation

4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,

    knowledge and discernment to the young

Proverbs 1:4

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

4 to teach shrewdness to the simple,

    knowledge and prudence to the young—.

Mishle 1:4

Orthodox Jewish Bible

4 To give subtlety to the simple, to the na’ar, da’as and discretion.

Proverbs 1:4

Tree of Life Version

4 to give discernment to the naïve,

knowledge and discretion to the youth

Proverbs 1:4

The Voice

4 These proverbs teach the naive how to become clever;

    they instruct the young in how to grow in knowledge and live with discretion.

In SUMMARY, "To give subtilty to the simple" means:

to give subtlety to the simple

To give prudence to the simple

That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled]

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced

make the naive mature

for endowing with caution those who don’t think

From these, an ordinary person can learn to be smart

These proverbs will make even those without education smart.

to give good judgment[a] to the inexperienced

make the ·uneducated [simpleminded; immature

To give unto the [a]simple sharpness of wit

to give insight to gullible people

make an inexperienced person clever

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced

give the ability to think to those with little knowledge

giving prudence to the naïve

I want to make the simpleminded wise

To teach the inexperienced the ropes

to give insight to gullible people

That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive

To give prudence to the naive

that prudence[a] may be imparted to the simple

make the uneducated wise

To impart[a] shrewdness[b] to the morally naive

give understanding to childish people

give wisdom to the child-like

These proverbs will give insight to the simple

to teach shrewdness to the simple

to give discernment to the naïve

These proverbs teach the naive how to become clever

fellness, or wariness, be given to little children

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GUIDE to PROVERBS

 

Proverbs 1:1-4

King James Version

1 The proverbs of Solomon 

the son of David, 

king of Israel;

2 To know wisdom and instruction; 

to perceive the words of understanding;

3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, 

justice, and judgment, and equity;

4 To give subtilty to the simple, 

to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Being given the gift of WISDOM, Solomon judged Israel wisely.

Before we move to his proverbs, let's have a look at its contents.

Consider this a basic guide:

Proverbs 1–9: "Proverbs of Solomon, Son of David, King of Israel"

Proverbs 10–22:16: "Proverbs of Solomon"

Proverbs 22:17–24:22: "The Sayings of the Wise"

Proverbs 24:23–34: "These Also are Sayings of the Wise"

Proverbs 25–29: "These are Other Proverbs of Solomon that the Officials of King Hezekiah of Judah Copied"

Proverbs 30: "The Words of Agur"

Proverbs 31:1–9: "The Words of King Lemuel of Massa,[a] Which his Mother Taught Him"

Proverbs 31:10–31: the ideal wise woman (elsewhere called the "woman of substance")

Source: Wikipedia

And now, the "WISDOM of SOLOMON".

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