Proverbs 1:21-22

[Terry]

My wife and i are reading Proverbs chapter one and are trying to see the spirit in it,

We were wondering who She is in verse 21 thanks for any help

Pro 1:21  She criethH7121 in the chiefH7218 place of concourse,H1993 in the openingsH6607 of the gates:H8179 in the cityH5892 she utterethH559 her words,H561 saying,
Pro 1:22  How long,H5704 H4970 ye simple ones,H6612 will ye loveH157 simplicity?H6612 and the scornersH3887 delightH2530 in their scorning,H3944 and foolsH3684 hateH8130 knowledge?H1847

Terry

[mharrell08]

My wife and i are reading Proverbs chapter one and are trying to see the spirit in it,

We were wondering who She is in verse 21 thanks for any help

Pro 1:21  She criethH7121 in the chiefH7218 place of concourse,H1993 in the openingsH6607 of the gates:H8179 in the cityH5892 she utterethH559 her words,H561 saying,
Pro 1:22  How long,H5704 H4970 ye simple ones,H6612 will ye loveH157 simplicity?H6612 and the scornersH3887 delightH2530 in their scorning,H3944 and foolsH3684 hateH8130 knowledge?H1847

Terry

Wisdom


Prov Ch 1 20-33

20  Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:

21  She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,

22  How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

23  Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

24  Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

25  But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

26  I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

27  When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.

28  Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

29  For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

30  They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

31  Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

32  For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

33  But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.


Hope this helps,

Marques

[Ninny]

Yes I second what Marques says, Wisdom...
Kathy 

[Terry]

Thanks Marques i see it now, the answer was right there in front of me and i didn't see it,man talk about 20/20 vision and walking around blind,
Terry

[aqrinc]

Here is more everyday language that makes it easier to read and understand These Scriptures. This is so important a book, but we mostly take the verses we like to quote when it profits us, and ignore the admonitions which are numerous.

In retrospect, even if our parents were misguided in many things of Scripture, GOD Was using them to prepare us; What Does HE Know that we don't yet?.

Many things; one of which is Wisdom.

Pro 1: 1-22 (GNB)
1  The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.
2  Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
3  They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.
4  They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.

5  These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,
6  so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.
7  To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.
8  My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.

9  Their teaching will improve your character as a handsome turban or a necklace improves your appearance.
10  My child, when sinners tempt you, don't give in.
11  Suppose they say, "Come on; let's find someone to kill! Let's attack some innocent people for the fun of it!
12  They may be alive and well when we find them, but they'll be dead when we're through with them!

13  We'll find all kinds of riches and fill our houses with loot!
14  Come and join us, and we'll all share what we steal."
15  My child, don't go with people like that. Stay away from them.
16  They can't wait to do something bad. They're always ready to kill.

17  It does no good to spread a net when the bird you want to catch is watching,
18  but people like that are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die.
19  Robbery always claims the life of the robber---this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.

20  Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and marketplaces,
21  calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together:
22  "Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy making fun of knowledge? Will you never learn?

george.

Ps. Read Prov 1: 23-33 from (GNB) it does smack one right in the teeth.

[Terry]

Thanks George thats good

Terry