February 23, 2010 Lesson 7 of Proverbs 10:1-11:13

In 10:2-6 there are four conditions of well-being in circumstances, mind and character. What are they? Answer: 1) righteousness delivers from death 2)those who are lazy will not prosper 3) crowns of blessings are for the righteous 4) there is wisdom in planning. In the light of Jas 3:10, what uses of the faculty of speech are here: a)commended, and b) to be avoided? Answer: v19 don’t gossip; v18 don’t lie; v20 the tongue of the righteous brings “silver” or blessing to the wise and v21 to those around them; What will the possession of integrity secure for a man (11:1-13)? Answer: Long life.