Proverbs 3-9

The Nature of Wisdom
~ Wisdom is for the heart-level (3:1, 3, 5, 4:4, 21)
~ Wisdom is rewarding (3:2, 4, 6, 8, 4:6-7, 8:18)
~ Wisdom is trusting God instead of self (3:5-7, 9:10)
~ Wisdom is available to all (8:1-9, 9:4)
~ Wisdom is countered by folly (9:13-18)

An Upside-Down Approach
~ A fresh look at the firstfruit principle (3:9-10)
~ A fresh look at discipline’s purpose (3:11-12)
~ A fresh look at wisdom’s value (3:13-26, 8:10-11)
~ A fresh look at hard work (6:6-11)
~ A fresh look at learning (9:7-9)

Neighborly Relations
~ Don’t deny your good neighbor goodness (3:27-28)
~ Don’t do bad to your good neighbor (3:29-30)
~ Don’t envy your bad neighbor (3:31-35)
~ Don’t make bad promises to your neighbor (6:1-5)
~ Don’t associate with the schemer (6:12-19)

Warning Against Adultery
~ Adultery offers quick pleasures (5:3, 6:25)
~ Adultery brings long-term trouble (5:4-5, 9-11, 6:26)
~ Stay as far from temptation as possible (5:8, 7:8, 25)
~ Stay as close to your spouse as possible (5:15-19)