4. There is a spiritual reason behind suffering of the righteous. Suffering is not necessarily evidence of the displeasure of God.

5. For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And thou after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. (Job 19:25-27) But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. (Job 23:10)

CHAPTER TWENTY:

1. King David was the author of most of the Psalms.

2. The book of Psalms was known as the hymn book of Israel. It is the prayer and praise book of the Bible.

3. Israel, but the book has been used for devotion, prayer, and praise by believers down through the centuries.

4. Prayer, praise, intercession, and confession are all part of true worship.

5. O Come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. (Psalms 95:1)

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE:

1. Solomon.

2. These are listed in Proverbs 1:1-6.

3. Israel, but the truths for practical living are applicable to all believers.

4. Vertical wisdom is necessary for horizontal living. Proverbs is a collection of wise principles given by God to man (vertical) to govern living with others (horizontal).

5. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. (Proverbs 3:13)