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This commentary expounds Proverbs as an Old Testament Wisdom book that reveals Jesus Christ, who is the agent of creation and the wisdom of God incarnate. Proverbs inculcates God’s wisdom through didactic sayings that teach prudence and discretion for the life of faith, which is contrasted to the ways of the world. This commentary explains both the larger features of the book and the...

That a relationship with Yahweh through the “the fear of Yahweh,” or faith,41 leads to wisdom emphasizes that wisdom is God’s. Proverbs also emphasizes that what humans consider wisdom is not true wisdom, for it cannot stand against God and his wisdom: Do not consider yourself wise. Fear Yahweh, and turn away from evil. (3:7) There is no wisdom, no cleverness, and no advice [that can stand up] against Yahweh. (21:30) Thus essential for understanding the wisdom of Proverbs is discerning that wisdom
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