He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, He stores upThe Hebrew root for "stores up" is "צָפַן" (tsaphan), which conveys the idea of treasuring or laying up something valuable. In the ancient Near Eastern context, storing up treasures was a sign of wealth and foresight. Here, it suggests that God, in His infinite wisdom, has an abundant reserve of guidance and insight ready for those who seek Him. This implies not only the availability of wisdom but also its preciousness and the intentionality of God in providing for His people. sound wisdom
The term "sound wisdom" is derived from the Hebrew word "תּוּשִׁיָּה" (tushiyyah), which refers to practical, effective wisdom that leads to success and well-being. This is not merely intellectual knowledge but wisdom that is applicable and beneficial in real-life situations. In the biblical context, it underscores the idea that true wisdom is aligned with God's moral order and is essential for living a life that pleases Him. for the upright
The "upright" are those who live in accordance with God's standards, characterized by righteousness and moral integrity. The Hebrew word "יָשָׁר" (yashar) implies straightness or correctness. In the historical context of Israel, being upright was synonymous with being in right standing with God, which was often reflected in one's ethical and moral conduct. This phrase assures that God's wisdom is specifically reserved for those who earnestly strive to live righteously. He is a shield
The imagery of God as a "shield" is a powerful metaphor found throughout the Scriptures, particularly in the Psalms. The Hebrew word "מָגֵן" (magen) signifies protection and defense. In ancient warfare, a shield was a crucial piece of armor, providing safety from enemy attacks. This metaphor highlights God's role as a protector of His people, offering them security and refuge amidst life's battles. to those who walk with integrity
"Walk with integrity" is a phrase that denotes living a life of honesty and moral soundness. The Hebrew word for "integrity" is "תֹּם" (tom), which conveys completeness and blamelessness. Walking, in biblical terms, often symbolizes one's conduct or way of life. Thus, this phrase emphasizes the importance of consistent, upright behavior in one's daily life. Historically, integrity was a valued trait in the community of Israel, reflecting one's faithfulness to God's covenant. This assurance of divine protection is a promise to those who maintain their integrity, reinforcing the principle that God honors and safeguards those who live according to His ways. Persons / Places / Events 1. The UprightRefers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles, demonstrating moral integrity and righteousness. 2. GodThe source of wisdom and protection, who provides guidance and security to those who follow His ways. 3. The Path of IntegrityRepresents the lifestyle and choices of those who adhere to God's commandments and live truthfully. Teaching Points The Value of WisdomGod treasures wisdom and makes it available to those who live righteously. Pursue wisdom as a precious gift from God. Integrity as a LifestyleWalking with integrity is not just about avoiding sin but actively choosing to live in truth and righteousness. Evaluate your daily decisions to ensure they align with God's standards. God's ProtectionJust as a shield protects a warrior, God offers protection to those who live with integrity. Trust in His protection in all areas of life. Seeking God's WisdomActively seek God's wisdom through prayer and study of His Word. Make it a daily practice to ask for His guidance in your life. The Relationship Between Wisdom and IntegrityUnderstand that wisdom and integrity are interconnected. True wisdom leads to a life of integrity, and a life of integrity opens the door to greater wisdom. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of God storing up wisdom for the upright encourage you in your pursuit of righteousness? 2. In what ways can you actively seek God's wisdom in your daily life, and how does this align with James 1:5? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection as a "shield" in your life. How did walking with integrity play a role in that experience? 4. How can the connection between wisdom and integrity influence your decision-making process? 5. Consider the role of integrity in your personal and professional life. How can you ensure that your actions reflect the principles found in Proverbs 2:7? Connections to Other Scriptures James 1:5This verse emphasizes that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask, aligning with the idea that He stores up wisdom for the upright. Psalm 84:11Highlights that God is a sun and shield, providing grace and glory, and withholding no good thing from those who walk uprightly, similar to the protection mentioned in Proverbs 2:7. Ephesians 6:16Discusses the shield of faith, which can be seen as a parallel to God being a shield to those who walk with integrity. People SolomonPlaces JerusalemTopics Blameless, Breastplate, Buckler, Evil, Integrity, Lay, Layeth, Lays, Righteous, Salvation, Shield, Store, Stored, Stores, Substance, Upright, Uprightly, Victory, Walk, Walking, WisdomDictionary of Bible Themes Proverbs 2:7 1205 God, titles of
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5597 victory, act of God Proverbs 2:1-8 5302 education Proverbs 2:6-11 8367 wisdom, importance of Proverbs 2:7-8 5330 guard
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8208 commitment, to God Library The Beginning and End of Wisdom
PROVERBS ii. 2, 3, 5. If thou incline thine ear to wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after wisdom, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. We shall see something curious in the last of these verses, when we compare it with one in the chapter before. The chapter before says, that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. That if we wish to be wise at all, we must BEGIN by …
Charles Kingsley—The Good News of GodThe Red Lamp.
Travelling by express train the other day, we found that we were stopped a long distance from the station where we were timed to stop, and looking out of the window, saw a red light ahead. That accounted for it, we knew there was something in the way. The driver knew what he was about, and though anxious to go on, did not move until the red light was changed to white. Some of those who read this paper are living in sin. To such, the Bible speaks out in plain terms, and, like the Red Light, would …
Thomas Champness—Broken Bread Notes on the Fourth Century
Page 238. Med. 1. In the wording of this meditation, and of several other passages in the Fourth Century, it seems as though Traherne is speaking not of himself, but of, a friend and teacher of his. He did this, no doubt, in order that he might not lay himself open to the charge of over-egotism. Yet that he is throughout relating his own experiences is proved by the fact that this Meditation, as first written, contains passages which the author afterwards marked for omission. In its original form …
Thomas Traherne—Centuries of Meditations Letter xxiv (Circa A. D. 1126) to Oger, Regular Canon
To Oger, Regular Canon [34] Bernard blames him for his resignation of his pastoral charge, although made from the love of a calm and pious life. None the less, he instructs him how, after becoming a private person, he ought to live in community. To Brother Oger, the Canon, Brother Bernard, monk but sinner, wishes that he may walk worthily of God even to the end, and embraces him with the fullest affection. 1. If I seem to have been too slow in replying to your letter, ascribe it to my not having …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Truth Hidden when not Sought After.
"They shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."--2 Tim. iv. 4. From these words of the blessed Apostle, written shortly before he suffered martyrdom, we learn, that there is such a thing as religious truth, and therefore there is such a thing as religious error. We learn that religious truth is one--and therefore that all views of religion but one are wrong. And we learn, moreover, that so it was to be (for his words are a prophecy) that professed Christians, …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Sundry Sharp Reproofs
This doctrine draws up a charge against several sorts: 1 Those that think themselves good Christians, yet have not learned this art of holy mourning. Luther calls mourning a rare herb'. Men have tears to shed for other things, but have none to spare for their sins. There are many murmurers, but few mourners. Most are like the stony ground which lacked moisture' (Luke 8:6). We have many cry out of hard times, but they are not sensible of hard hearts. Hot and dry is the worst temper of the body. Sure …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Sunday Before Lent
Text: First Corinthians 13. 1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing. 4 Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. II The Knowledge of God
'The Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.' I Sam 2:2. Glorious things are spoken of God; he transcends our thoughts, and the praises of angels. God's glory lies chiefly in his attributes, which are the several beams by which the divine nature shines forth. Among other of his orient excellencies, this is not the least, The Lord is a God of knowledge; or as the Hebrew word is, A God of knowledges.' Through the bright mirror of his own essence, he has a full idea and cognisance …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity "But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness," &C.
Matt. vi. 33.--"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness," &c. This is a part of Christ's long sermon. He is dissuading his disciples and the people from carnal carefulness and worldly mindedness. The sermon holds out the Christian's diverse aspects towards spiritual and external things. What is the Christian's disposition in regard to the world, how should he look upon food, raiment, and all things necessary in this life? "Be careful for nothing." "Take no thought for your life, …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Proverbs
Many specimens of the so-called Wisdom Literature are preserved for us in the book of Proverbs, for its contents are by no means confined to what we call proverbs. The first nine chapters constitute a continuous discourse, almost in the manner of a sermon; and of the last two chapters, ch. xxx. is largely made up of enigmas, and xxxi. is in part a description of the good housewife. All, however, are rightly subsumed under the idea of wisdom, which to the Hebrew had always moral relations. The Hebrew …
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