(1) What is the purpose of the book of Proverbs in v1-6?

To which three groups is the book written?  Why?

(1, 4, 8) What does wisdom teach us (1:1-4, 4:11, 8:1-8)?

How are wisdom and righteousness related?

(1-3, 8-9) How is the fear of the Lord related to wisdom (1:7, 1:29, 2:5, 3:7, 8:13, 9:10)?

(2) Where do we find wisdom in v1-6?

What value does wisdom offer in v7-15?  Can you think of some current or recent examples?

(9) Describe wisdom (v1-6) and folly (v13-18).  How are they similar?  How do they differ?  What lessons can we learn?

(2, 5-7) What wisdom is highlighted in these passages (2:16-19, 5:1-23, 6:20-35, 7:6-27)?

What are the results of failing to follow this wisdom?

What further truth is presented in 5:21 to deter us?

(3, 9) What does wisdom teach us in the following verses?  What would it look like to apply this wisdom to our lives?

3:5-8 –

3:9-10 –

3:11-12 –

9:7-9 –

(4) What challenge is laid out in v5-9?  How will you respond?