Proverbs, 9
2. She hath slain her victims, mingled her wine, and set forth her table.
2. She hath slain her victims, mingled her wine, and set forth her table.
Proverbs 9 presents the wisdom personified as a woman who invites the simple to eat from her feast and to become wise. The chapter contrasts wisdom with foolishness, emphasizing the importance of following the path of wisdom to achieve a full and satisfactory life.
James 1:5: "And if any of you are lacking wisdom, ask it to God, who gives all liberally and does not throw him into the face; and will be given to him." This verse highlights the importance of seeking God's wisdom in all situations and recognizing that he is the source of true wisdom.
Proverbs 3:13-14: "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who acquires knowledge; for his merchandise is better than the silver merchandise, and his profit greater than thin gold." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom as a much more valuable than money and gold.
Colossians 2:2-3: "That their hearts may be comforted, and be united in love and enriched from the fullness of intelligence, to the knowledge of the mystery of God and the Father, and of Christ, in whom all the treasures of wisdom are hidden. and science. " This verse highlights the importance of knowing God's wisdom in Christ as a means of achieving a full understanding of the truth.
Proverbs 10:14: "The sages have entered knowledge, but the mouth of the fool is an imminent destruction." This verse highlights the importance of valuing and keeping wisdom, in contrast to the foolishness that leads to destruction.
Proverbs 16:16: "The better it is to acquire wisdom than gold! And the more excellent, acquire prudence than silver!" This verse again emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom and prudence as more valuable treasures than money and material possessions.
“É loucura fixar o olhar no que rapidamente passa”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
