Preaching Through The Bible
BY
JOSEPH PARKER
Vol. 13
Proverbs
Vol. 14
Ecclesiastes—Isaiah 26
BAKER BOOK HOUSE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Reprinted 1978 by
Baker Book House Company
ISBN: 0-8010-6882-7
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59-10860
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under the title,
The People’s Bible
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Contents
Ecclesiastes; Or, the Preacher
The Book of the Prophet Isaiah
Chapter 1:1–19
The Proverbs of Solomon
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel”(v. 1).
The Book of Proverbs is not to be regarded simply as a collection of wise sayings, genial sentiments, prudent guesses, or affectionate exhortations. The book may be viewed, on the contrary, as representing the very science of practical philosophy. The proverb or saying is invariably put down after the event, and not before it In the latter case it would rank only with suggestions and speculations, but in the former case it expresses an accomplished and well-established fact. Viewed in this light, the Proverbs are supreme moral riches. We find in them what the wisest men in ancient times have proved to be the truth in the most practical aspects of life. When they speak of sin and penalty they not only propound a philosophy, they record a personal and general experience. When they praise understanding they can support their commendation by the largest ...
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