Editors Note
To the general reader, the book of Proverbs, with its common-sense epigrams and sententious aphorisms, might seem to be the last portion of Scripture requiring any attempt at elucidation. But it is just because its chapters abound in pithy truisms that the marrow is often lost sight of by those who have been accustomed to hearing or reading them all their lives.
This present work is an attempt to press home upon the heart and conscience, with a view to the increase of every-day godliness, this distinctively practical portion of the Word of God.
Thus we encourage you to read not only the complimentary facts that follow each chapter in this blogspot, but also the daily "Discussion Topics" in the 'Facebook' site that features the classical commentary, by the late internationally beloved Bible preacher and teacher, H.A. Ironside, at:
http://groups.to/proverbsschoolofwisdom/
The New International Version (NIV) is used in this blogspot and the 'Facebook' "Discussion Topics," save where a uniform rendering of certain words seemed conducive to clearness, and where some other translation better expressed the thought of the original. Wherever changes have been made, the reader may rest assured competent authorities have been consulted, the marginal readings of the Englishman's Hebrew Bible being generally preferred.
Throughout, an effort has been made to bring tot ht reader's attention some Scriptural example fo the proverbial statements. this feature of the work will, it is sincerely hoped, be a means of stimulating the reader to more careful, earnest Bible study.
Introduction of Facebook "Discussion Topics"
To the general reader, the book of Proverbs, with its common-sense epigrams and sententious aphorisms, might seem to be the last portion of Scripture requiring any attempt at elucidation. But it is just because its chapters abound in pithy truisms that the marrow is often lost sight of by those who have been accustomed to hearing or reading them all their lives.
This present work is an attempt to press home upon the heart and conscience, with a view to the increase of every-day godliness, this distinctively practical portion of the Word of God.
Thus we encourage you to read not only the complimentary facts that follow each chapter in this blogspot, but also the daily "Discussion Topics" in the 'Facebook' site that features the classical commentary, by the late internationally beloved Bible preacher and teacher, H.A. Ironside, at:
http://groups.to/proverbsschoolofwisdom/
The New International Version (NIV) is used in this blogspot and the 'Facebook' "Discussion Topics," save where a uniform rendering of certain words seemed conducive to clearness, and where some other translation better expressed the thought of the original. Wherever changes have been made, the reader may rest assured competent authorities have been consulted, the marginal readings of the Englishman's Hebrew Bible being generally preferred.
Throughout, an effort has been made to bring tot ht reader's attention some Scriptural example fo the proverbial statements. this feature of the work will, it is sincerely hoped, be a means of stimulating the reader to more careful, earnest Bible study.
Introduction of Facebook "Discussion Topics"
The royal preacher, in the Book of Ecclesiastes, after relating so graphically the story of his weary search for happiness "under the sun," with its disappointing result, leading to the oft-repeated lament, "Vanity of vanities; all is vanity and vexation of spirit," directs those who would escape the devious paths he had himself trodden to the consideration of the collection of proverbs which he had "sought out, and set in order."
The last seven verses of Ecclesiastes (Ecc. 12:8-14) form a fitting introduction to the book which in our Bibles immediately precedes it.
Such is the arrangement of the book we purpose studying. As a part of "all Scripture," we may rest assured we shall find it "profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness," helping to perfect the man(kind) of God unto all good works.
H.A. Ironside, LittD
