Old Testament Survey
FOR FURTHER STUDY
1. Key words to study in Proverbs include:
-wisdom
-knowledge
-instruction
-folly
-fear, fear of the Lord
-life
-law (commandments) righteousness/evil/justice
-my son
2. Study the following groups mentioned in Proverbs:
-Seven things God hates: 6:16-19
-Two things the author requests of God: 30:7-9
-Four things which are never satisfied: 30:15-16
-Four things which the earth finds unbearable: 30:21-23
-Four wonderful things: 30:18-19
-Four small but wise things: 30:24-28
-Four stately rulers: 30:29-31
3. Study the different fools mentioned in Proverbs:
-The simple fool: 1:4,22; 7:7; 21:11
-The hardened fool: 1:7; 10:23; 12:23; 17:10; 20:3; 27:22
-The arrogant fool: 3:34; 21:24; 22:10; 29:8
-The brutish fool: 17:21; 26:3; 30:22
4. Record what the book of Proverbs teaches on the following subjects:
| -A good name | -Self control | -Masters/servants |
| -Youth and discipline | -Strong drink | -Anger/strife |
| -Business matters | -Friendship | -Rich/poor, poverty/wealth |
| -Marriage | -Words/tongue | -Women |
| -Immorality | -Wisdom and folly | -Oppression |
| -Evil companions | -Laziness/work | -Scorners |
| -Wisdom | -Proud/humble |