A Verse Mapping Bible Study on Proverbs
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Week 14: Proverbs 14:7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Scripture Memory
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:7
G_ f___ t__ p_______ o_ a f______ m__, w___ t___ p_________ n__ i_ h__ t__ l___ o_ k________. Proverbs 14:7
Bible Context
Who?
King Solomon
When?
Early in his reign, after 970 B.C.
Why?
To apply God’s wisdom to daily life.
For whom?
Israelites (The Jewish People).
Word Studies
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Proverbs 14:7
Presence | נֶגֶד
neḡeḏ
Pronunciation: neh'-ghed
Definition:
- What is in front of
- Opposite to
- From the front of, away from
Also translated:
- Before
- Against
- In the presence
- about
Foolish | כְּסִיל
kᵊsîl
Pronunciation: kes-eel'
Definition:
- Fool, stupid fellow
- Simpleton
- Arrogant one
Translations:
Lips | שָׂפָה
śāp̄â
Pronunciation: saw-faw'
Definition:
- Lip, language, speech
- Bank, brink
- Side, edge, border
Translations:
- Lip 112x
- Bank 10x
- Language 7x
- Speech 6x
Knowledge | דַּעַת
daʿaṯ
Pronunciation: dah'-ath
Definition:
- Knowledge, perception, skill
- Discernment, understanding, wisdom
Translations:
- Knowledge 32x
- Know 6x
- Cunning 1x
Paraphrase
Go from the [front of] of a [simple, stupid, arrogant] man, when thou perceivest not in him the [language] of [discernment, wisdom]. Proverbs 14:7
Bible Cross References
Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Reflections
About God
About Self
Questions to Ask Myself
