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Don’t Misread Proverbs

By Filings on Wed, 08/06/25
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Proverbs
Hermeneutics
Poetry
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“Proverbs is easily one of the most widely quoted books of the Bible. Practical and poetic, it invites us to live God’s way in God’s world by pursuing the path of wisdom. But despite its popularity, Proverbs is also one of the most misunderstood and misapplied books.” - TGC

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​A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:18)

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