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Further Benefits

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Wisdom

Proverbs 3:1-35

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Further Benefits of Wisdom

Texts: Proverbs 3:1-35, 1. My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2. for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. 3. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6. in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 7. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. 8. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. 9. Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10. then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. 11. My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, 12. because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. 13. Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14. for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.



15. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can com-pare with her. 16. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. 18. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. 19. By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by un-derstanding he set the heavens in place; 20. by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. 21. My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; 22. they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. 23. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; 24. when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 25. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, 26. for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. 27. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. 28. Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—when you now have it with you. 29. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. 30. Do not accuse a man for no reason— when he has done you no harm. 31. Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, 32. for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. 33. The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.



34. He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. 35. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. (NIV) Introduction: I. “The fourth discourse of Proverbs is in a sense a continuation of the third. The same themes of the spiritual and moral benefits of pursuing wisdom appear here,” Smith wrote. II. This fourth discourse “begins with six exhortations, each acc-ompanied by a promise,” Smith observed; viz., …

A. Obey God (3:1-2)

1. Proverbs 3:1-2, My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. (NIV)

B. Remember God (3:3-4)

1. Proverbs 3:3-4, Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (NIV)

C. Trust God (3:5-6)

1. Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV)



D. Reverence God (3:7-8)

1. Proverbs 3:7-8, Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones (NIV)

E. Honor God (3:9-10)

1. Proverbs 3:9-10, Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. (NIV)

F. Submit to God (3:11-12)

1. Proverbs 3:11-12, My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. (NIV)

III. “The teacher continues to enumerate the advantages of acquiring wisdom,” Smith noted. (3:13-18)

A. Proverbs 3:13-18, Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. (NIV)



IV. Fifth Discourse: “Wisdom is the power by which God created the world and by which he governs it,” Smith observed. (3:19-26)

A. Proverbs 3:19-26, By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. (NIV)

1. The Power of God (3:19-20)

a. Proverbs 3:19-20, By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. (NIV)

2. The Provision of God (3:21-22)

a. Proverbs 3:21-22, My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. (NIV)

3. The Protection of God (3:23-26)

a. Proverbs 3:23-26, Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden



disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. (NIV)

V. Discourse Six: The Duties of Wisdom (Proverbs 3:27-35)

A. Proverbs 3:27-35, Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—when you now have it with you. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Do not accuse a man for no reason—when he has done you no harm. Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. (NIV)

1. Exhortation Regarding Benevolence (3:27-30)

a. Proverbs 3:27-30, Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—when you now have it with you. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Do not accuse a man for no reason—when he has done you no harm. (NIV)

2. Warning Regarding the Wicked (3:31-35)

a. Proverbs 3:31-35, Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. The LORD's curse is on the house of the



wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. (NIV)

VI. Proverbs 3:

A. can be divided into three (3) sections; viz.,

1. a call to complete commitment (vv. 1-10). 2. happiness and blessings come to those who trust in God (vv. 11-20). 3. confidence and security come to those who walk with God (vv. 21-35).

B. contains (Halley) powerful words; viz.,

1. kindness 2. truth 3. long life 4. peace 5. trust in God 6. honoring God with our substance 7. prosperity 8. security



9. happiness 10. blessings

Commentary:

Discourse Four

Obey God

Proverbs 3:1,2, My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity (NIV) Proverbs 3:1, My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, (NIV) I. The teacher (preceptor) continues to urge his “son” (student) not to willfully disregard and neglect his (law) teachings. (Smith)

A. Bland wrote, “The opening verses call on the youth to absorb parental instruction into the very core of his being.”

Proverbs 3:2, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity (NIV) I. Blessings which result from being ever mindful of wisdom and doing its bidding from the heart, of right living, include:

A. long life.

1. Wisdom applied contributes to longevity.

B. fullness of life, prosperity, happiness and enjoyment.



1. Mark 10:29, 30, And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. (KJV)

C. peaceful life.

II. Writing these precepts on the heart includes shaping the character by them. (Bland)

A. Jeremiah 31:33, "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. (NIV)

Remember God

Proverbs 3:3-4, Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (NIV) Proverbs 3:3, Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. (NIV) I. Love (mercy, loyalty, kindness) and faithfulness (truth) must always be with God’s servants, integral parts of their very existence, by which they are to be clothed.

A. Smith wrote, “kindness (chesed) is that obligatory love which displays itself in such matters as extending a helping hand,



forgiving offenses, and sympathizing with those in trouble. This term excludes all selfishness and hate.” B. Smith further wrote, “Truth (‘ emet) is keeping one’s commitments, honoring one’s word. This virtue excludes all hypocrisy.”

II. These qualities must be written on our affections and intellects and seen as personal characteristics, ornaments as if they were worn about our necks. Proverbs 3:4, Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (NIV)

A. Those who live in sincere compliance with these directives will:

1. win favor (grace) and a, … 2. good name (understanding), …

a. While some worldly people disdain religion and religious people, they can’t avoid respecting our character and integrity.

3. and will be regarded positively by both, …

a. God and man. b. Luke 2:52, And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. (KJV) c. Wisdom results in a good reputation.



Trust God

Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) I. In all aspects of our lives we are to fully, completely trust in God, put our hope and confidence in God. (Smith)

A. Clarke observed that God is the fountain of all good in whom we are all dependent. B. We must not rely on human understanding.

1. Clarke declared, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool.” 2. We are to follow diving guidance whether or not it agrees with human logic or fleshly inclinations. (See Smith)

Proverbs 3:6, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) I. In all we do we are to (know) acknowledge God.

A. Smith observed that acknowledging God only in public worship is not enough. B. Smith further wrote, “to acknowledge God is to consult his will, seek his direction and recognize his sovereignty over all life.” C. If we totally surrender ourselves with all our hearts (Bland), follow this directive, God will be glorified, honored and we will be blessed. (See Clarke)



II. If we follow these directives, God will make our paths straight, direct our paths, remove the obstacles which impede progress which will make our lives virtuous, happy and prosperous. (See Smith).

A. Proverbs 16:20, Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. (NIV) B. Proverbs 22:17-19, Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you. (NIV) C. Proverbs 28:25, A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. (NIV) D. Proverbs 29:25, Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. (NIV) E. Bland wrote that making our paths straight means our lives will have clear purposes, not that our lives will be free from difficulty.

Reverence God

Proverbs 3:7-8, Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. (NIV) Proverbs 3:7, Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. (NIV) I. Do not be arrogant, conceited, prideful, ...



A. We are not to exaggerate in our own minds our wisdom, importance, etc.

1. Isaiah 5:21, Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. (NIV) 2. Proverbs 26:5, 12, 16, Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly. (NIV) 3. Proverbs 28:26, He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. (NIV)

4. Jeremiah 9:23-24, This is what the LORD says:"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. (NIV)

5. Romans 12:16, Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (KJV)

II. Respect, fear God, shun evil, conduct yourself virtuously.

A. Respect for God leads to a virtuous life.

Proverbs 3:8, This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. (NIV) I. “The advice of the teacher is imminently practical,” Smith wrote.



A. Fearing God will bring health to (thy navel) the body, well-being to the whole person, physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, etc. B. A godly lifestyle promotes health in all areas of a person’s life. C. Smith wrote, “Just as marrow keeps bones alive and strong, so wisdom gives vigor and vitality to life.” D. Coffman referencing Clarke wrote, “Just as the umbilical cord (of which the navel is a part) is the only source of life and growth for the unborn child, so also that wisdom that comes from God is the only source of life and growth for God’s servant.” E. Healthy bone marrow is essentially to physical life. Wisdom to trust God is essential to our spiritual lives. (See Clarke) F. “Trust in God brings healing to the flesh and medicine (nourishment) for the body,” Bland wrote.

Honor God

Proverbs 3:9-10, Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. (NIV) I. We are to honor God with our wealth (substance) and the firstfruits of our crops, production, increase, business profit.

A. We are to use all our possessions to glorify God. B. As our top priority, we are to support God’s work including ministering to the poor as an act of worship, not as a means of acquiring more money.



1. Deuteronomy 18:4, You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine and oil, and the first wool from the shearing of your sheep, (NIV) 2. Deuteronomy 26:2, 10, take some of the firstfruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Nameand now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, O LORD, have given me." Place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before him. (NIV) 3. God is entitled to our best. 4. Deuteronomy 28:4, The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. (NIV) 5. Amos 6:6, You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:10, then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. (NIV) I. God will bless those who put him first by:

A. filling their barns to over flowing and, … B. filling their vats to overflowing with new wine; that is, choice grape juice not yet fully fermented.



1. Grapes were a prime crop of Israel in both Old and New Testament times.

C. Obeying God is conducive to material success.

1. Deuteronomy 28:1-8, If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God: You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed. You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you. (NIV) 2. Malachi 3:10-12, Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit," says the LORD Almighty. "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the LORD Almighty. (NIV)



3. Human wisdom tells us that giving our possessions away leads to poverty. 4. In this we demonstrate our willingness to trust God to work out everything for our good is tested.

Note: Coffman wrote that the following paragraph, verses 11-20, a number of other blessings of trusting God which far exceed and surpass any material prosperity. Note: Bland wrote, “Righteousness and prosperity in verses 9-10 stand in juxtaposition with righteousness and poverty in verses 11-12. Wisdom does not always promise material prosperity.”

Submit to God

Proverbs 3:11-12, My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. (NIV) Proverbs 3:11, My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, (NIV) I. We are to welcome the LORD’s discipline, chastening, instruction, correction, rebuke.

A. These corrective devises are designed to keep us in the paths of righteousness and, as such, are not to be despised resented, rejected nor spurned. B. “Chastening (musar) and correction (tokhachah) … are virtually synonymous pointing to correction by reproof and, when necessary, by punishment,” Smith stated.



1. Smith further wrote that God should not be forgotten either in times of prosperity nor in times of adversity. 2. We are not to be angry with God when he corrects us because his discipline is designed for our good, our righteous improvement.

Proverbs 3:12, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. (NIV) I. The LORD disciplines those he loves, …

A. Smith wrote, “Misfortune tends either to draw people closer to the Lord, or to make them resolute in evil. The teacher is urging the former reaction.”

1. Deuteronomy 8:5, Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you. (NIV)

2. Hebrews 12:5-11, And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening for the



present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. (KJV)

II. just as a father disciplines a beloved son.

A. The realization of the fact that we are disciplined because we are beloved children of God helps us bear the chastening and profit it.

Blessings of Acquiring Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13-18, Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can com-pare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. (NIV) Note: “The teacher continues to enumerate the advantages of acquiring wisdom.” (Smith) Proverbs 3:13, Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding (NIV) I. Blessed (happy) is the person who finds, gains, gets wisdom and understanding, both of which are derived from God.

A. Proverbs 2:4, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, (NIV) B. Spiritual joy and tranquility come to those who have acquired wisdom and understanding.



C. Finding wisdom, referenced to in the feminine gender, is like finding a devoted spouse. (Bland)

1. Proverbs 18:22, He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. (NIV) 2. Proverbs 31:10, A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:14, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. (NIV) I. because she (wisdom, understanding) is more profitable than silver and yields a higher rate of return than gold.

A. Kidner via Coffman wrote, “Wisdom will make you richer than money ever will.”

Proverbs 3:15, She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can com-pare with her (NIV) I. Wisdom, understanding is more precious than rubies (pearls).

A. Wisdom, understanding is of incomparable value and more to be desired than any other thing. B. Rubies, pearls may well represent precious stones in general, but these cannot purchase wisdom and understanding.

1. Job 28:12-28, "But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? Man does not comprehend its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living. The deep says, 'It is not in me'; the sea says, 'It is not with me.' It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. It cannot be bought



with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gold. Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it; it cannot be bought with pure gold. "Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell? It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing, concealed even from the birds of the air. Destruction and Death say, 'Only a rumor of it has reached our ears.' God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells, for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he established the force of the wind and measured out the waters, when he made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it. And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.' " (NIV)

Proverbs 3:16, Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. (NIV) I. Wisdom is the way to:

A. long life,

1. “A wicked man shortens his days by excesses; a righteous man prolongs his by temperance, “Clarke wrote”.

B. riches and honor signify the splendor of luxury. (Smith) C. Wisdom’s hands, left and right, are full of benefits including:

1. righteousness



a. Proverbs 11:30, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. (NIV)

2. hope

a. Proverbs 13:12, Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (NIV)

3. words of integrity

a. Proverbs 15:4, The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:17, Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. (NIV) I. Wisdom leads to a pleasant and peaceful life.

A. Contentment and satisfaction result from wisdom and contentment.

II. We must walk in wisdom’s ways, paths, if we are to receive its benefits. Proverbs 3:18, She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. (NIV) I. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her.

A. Smith wrote, “Perhaps the idea here is that wisdom restores the life which was lost through Adam’s transgression.

1. Genesis 2:8-9, Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he



had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. (NIV)

2. Revelation 22:1-2, And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. (KJV)

B. Except for Genesis and Revelation, Proverbs is the only Biblical book to reference the tree of life.

1. Proverbs 11:30, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. (NIV)

2. Proverbs 13:12, Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (NIV) 3. Proverbs 15:4, The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (NIV)

II. Those who hold fast to retain wisdom will be blessed, hold the key to true happiness, i.e., spiritual blessing. (See Smith)

A. Wisdom is the road to immortality.



Fifth Discourse

Wisdom and Creation

Proverbs 3:19-26, By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. (NIV) Note: “Reference to the tree of life (v. 18) may have triggered the following discussion of wisdom as the power by which God created the world and by which he governs it,” Smith wrote.

The Power of God

Proverbs 3:19-20, By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. (NIV) Proverbs 3:19, By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; (NIV) I. By wisdom God created the universe and brought order to it.

A. God by wisdom can bring order out of chaos in our individual lives.



Proverbs 3:20, by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. (NIV) I. By Divine knowledge the deeps were divided and the clouds drop the dew.

A. God in his wisdom provided for the watering of the earth without which the earth would be uninhabitable.

The Provision of God

Proverbs 3:21-22, My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. (NIV) Proverbs 3:21, My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; (NIV) I. Sound judgment (wisdom) and discernment (discretion) are so important that we are not to let them out of our sight; that is, “fade from our mind.” (Smith)

A. These qualities are so valuable we are to guard them as great treasures which they certainly are. (Smith) B. Wisdom provides security for those who follow it unwaveringly. C. We must cleave tenaciously to wisdom because it can be lost, slip away from its possessors.



Proverbs 3:22, they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. (NIV) I. Wisdom will add length and quality to our lives and make our days beautiful, graceful.

A. Soul and neck represent the whole person. (Smith) B. “Wisdom gives its possessor a noble and attractive appearance and procures the praise of both man and God,” Smith wrote.

The Protection of God

Proverbs 3:23-26, Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. (NIV) Proverbs 3:23, Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; (NIV) I. Wisdom will provide:

A. safety on our way.

1. We will walk securely, free from anxiety and danger. (Smith)

a. Proverbs 1:33, but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." (NIV)



B. protection against stumbling, tripping.

Note: “Wisdom,” Coffman wrote, “means walking with God, doing his will, keeping his commandments, and doing so continually.” Proverbs 3:24, when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. (NIV)

C. freedom from fear by day and night because God has become their keeper.

1. Wisdom produces confidence, security and safety which proceed from innocence and daily walking with God. (See Clarke)

D. sound, unworried, refreshing sleep, undisturbed by anxiety or quilt.

1. Possessors of wisdom are not apprehensive of any sudden destruction because they know God is in control of all things. (See Clarke)

Proverbs 3:25, Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, (NIV) I. We are not to fear sudden unexpected calamity, terror, disaster or ruin such as overtakes the wicked, because: Proverbs 3:26, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. (NIV) I. Our confidence is in the LORD who will protect us and, …

A. This will free us from feelings of helplessness. (See Smith)



II. God will keep us from tripping or from “being caught in the snares set by evil doers.” (Smith)

Discourse Six

The Duties of Wisdom

Proverbs 3:27-35, Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—when you now have it with you. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Do not accuse a man for no reason— when he has done you no harm. Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. (NIV)

Exhortation Regarding Benevolence

Proverbs 3:27-30, Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—when you now have it with you. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Do not accuse a man for no reason— when he has done you no harm. (NIV) Note: Smith well wrote, “Wisdom must be translated into action and lifestyle.” Proverbs 3:27, Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. (NIV)



I. Do not withhold good from those who are entitled to it, who deserve it, when it is within your power to act.

A. Galatians 6:10, As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (KJV) B. We own nothing, but are simply stewards of that with which we have been entrusted. (See Smith) C. James 2:13, For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. (KJV) D. Luke 16:19-31, There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come



into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. (KJV) E. “those who are entitled to it” certainly include employees who have earned their wages and all to whom we are honestly indebted.

Proverbs 3:28, Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—when you now have it with you. (NIV) I. Do not postpone helping your neighbor when you have the ability and means to help him now.

A. Bland defines neighbor in this context as “one who resides in one’s sphere of influence.” B. Do right to all we know, with whom we come in contact.

Proverbs 3:29, Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. (NIV) I. Do not devise evil, plot harm against your neighbor who trusts you.

A. This is treachery! B. Remember “Jezebel’s conspiracy against Naboth,” bland re-minds us.

1. 1 Kings 21:1-26, Some time later there was an incident involving a vineyard belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. The vineyard was in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab said to Naboth, "Let me have



your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth." But Naboth replied, "The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers." So Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said, "I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers." He lay on his bed sulking and refused to eat. His wife Jezebel came in and asked him, "Why are you so sullen? Why won't you eat?" He answered her, "Because I said to Naboth the Jezreelite, 'Sell me your vineyard; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.' But he said, 'I will not give you my vineyard.' " Jezebel his wife said, "Is this how you act as king over Israel? Get up and eat! Cheer up. I'll get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite." So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, placed his seal on them, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth's city with him. In those letters she wrote: "Proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people. But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death." So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth's city did as Jezebel directed in the letters she had written to them. They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth in a prominent place among the people. Then two scoundrels came and sat opposite him and brought charges against Naboth before the people, saying, "Naboth has cursed both God and the king." So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death. Then they sent word to Jezebel: "Naboth has been stoned and is dead." As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, "Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite that he refused to sell you. He is no longer alive, but dead."



When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of Naboth's vineyard. Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite: "Go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who rules in Samaria. He is now in Naboth's vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it. Say to him, 'This is what the LORD says: Have you not murdered a man and seized his property?' Then say to him, 'This is what the LORD says: In the place where dogs licked up Naboth's blood, dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!' " Ahab said to Elijah, "So you have found me, my enemy!" "I have found you," he answered, "because you have sold yourself to do evil in the eyes of the LORD. 'I am going to bring disaster on you. I will consume your descendants and cut off from Ahab every last male in Israel—slave or free. I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked me to anger and have caused Israel to sin.' "And also concerning Jezebel the LORD says: 'Dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.' "Dogs will eat those belonging to Ahab who die in the city, and the birds of the air will feed on those who die in the country." (There was never a man like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, urged on by Jezebel his wife. He behaved in the vilest manner by going after idols, like the Amorites the LORD drove out before Israel.) (NIV)

Proverbs 3:30, Do not accuse a man for no reason— when he has done you no harm. (NIV) I. Do not ? with, accuse a person who has done you no harm.

A. Don’t be contentious, pick a quarrel when there is not real cause for it.



B. Smith wrote, “This admonition is aimed at those who through jealousy or envy create an occasion to fight with those who are peaceful and quiet.”

Warning Regarding the Wicked

Proverbs 3:31-35, Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. (NIV) I. Do not imitate, envy anything about a violent, oppressive person including his wealth, ill gotten gain.

A. Do not choose any of his ways.

1. “Envy is the first step to imitation,” Smith wrote. 2. “The wicked person can prosper,” Bland observed.

B. If you have been truly wronged and must seek judicial relief, avoid all enmity, and do nothing with a spirit of revenge. (See Clarke) C. the violent person is not to be imitated because, ...

Proverbs 3:32, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. (NIV) I. because the LORD detests a perverse man, the oppressor.



A. A perverse man is repugnant, an abomination to the LORD because he has turned from the straight and narrow path. (See Smith) B. “Worldly success and wealth are not always a sign of God’s favor,” Smith wrote.

1. God hates tyrants.

C. The wicked are an abomination to God.

1. Proverbs 6:16, There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: (NIV) 2. Proverbs 11:1, The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. (NIV) 3. Proverbs 15:8, The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. (NIV) 4. Proverbs 16:5, The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. (NIV) 5. Proverbs 17:15, Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—the LORD detests them both. (NIV) 6. Proverbs 20:10, Differing weights and differing mea-sures—the LORD detests them both. (NIV) 7. Proverbs 28:9, If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:33, The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. (NIV)



I. The LORD’s curse, sentence of condemnation, is on the house, (family) of the wicked, but, …

A. Deuteronomy 28:20, The LORD will send on you curses, confusion and rebuke in everything you put your hand to, until you are destroyed and come to sudden ruin because of the evil you have done in forsaking him. (NIV) B. Psalm 37:22, those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be cut off. (NIV) C. Zechariah 5:3-4, And he said to me, "This is the curse that is going out over the whole land; for according to what it says on one side, every thief will be banished, and according to what it says on the other, everyone who swears falsely will be banished. The LORD Almighty declares, 'I will send it out, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by my name. It will remain in his house and destroy it, both its timbers and its stones.' " (NIV) D. God does not dwell in the house of the wicked. (See Clarke)

II. he blesses physically and spiritually the home, family or household of the righteous, just.

A. There God is worshiped and there God makes his abode. (See Clarke)

Proverbs 3:34, He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. (NIV) I. The LORD resists, mocks proud scorners, but, …

A. Smith defines mockers, scorners as those who arrogantly ridicule God’s precepts and truths.



1. Nebuchadnezzar, Haman and Herod are examples of pride that brought God’s vengeance upon its possessors.

a. Daniel 4:28-33, All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar. Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, he said, "Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?" The words were still on his lips when a voice came from heaven, "This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you. You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like cattle. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes." Immediately what had been said about Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from people and ate grass like cattle. His body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird. (NIV) b. Esther 7:1-10, So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther, and as they were drinking wine on that second day, the king again asked, "Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted." Then Queen Esther answered, "If I have found favor with you, O king, and if it pleases your majesty, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request. For I and my people have been sold for



destruction and slaughter and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king." King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, "Who is he? Where is the man who has dared to do such a thing?" Esther said, "The adversary and enemy is this vile Haman." Then Haman was terrified before the king and queen. The king got up in a rage, left his wine and went out into the palace garden. But Haman, realizing that the king had already decided his fate, stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life. Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, "Will he even molest the queen while she is with me in the house?" As soon as the word left the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, "A gallows seventy-five feet high stands by Haman's house. He had it made for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king." The king said, "Hang him on it!" So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king's fury subsided. (NIV)

c. Acts 12:19-23, And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel,



sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. (KJV)

II. but God gives grace to the humble, lowly; that is, those who submit to his will.

A. James 4:6, But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. (KJV) B. 1 Peter 5:5, Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. (KJV)

Proverbs 3:35, The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. (NIV) I. The wise inherit glory, honor, but, …

A. “… those who follow wisdom; i.e., pursue a godly lifestyle, “inherit honor” or “glory”, Smith wrote. B. Honor, human and divine, rest upon the wise righteous person in this world and in the world to come.

II. fools are held up to ignominy, shame, human and divine. Conclusion: I. Proverbs 3 teaches us to:



A. Remember God’s wisdoms, parental teachings. B. Keep love and faithfulness ever close by us. C. Trust in the Lord with all our hearts. D. Not be wise in our own sight. E. Honor the Lord with our wealth. F. Not despise the Lord’s discipline. G. Search diligently for wisdom. H. Realize what wisdom has done and can do. I. Preserve sound judgment and discernment. J. Give help to those who deserve it. K. Not postpone assistance to neighbors whom we have the ability to help. L. Not plot harm against our neighbors.

II. Within the last six months, how well have you observed these principles of wise living?



Questions

Proverbs 3:1-35

1. The Fourth Discourse in Proverbs (3:1-12) begins with what six exhortations? _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 2. As stated in Proverbs 3:13-18, what are advantages of acquiring wisdom? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________, according to Proverbs 3:19-26, is the _____________________ by which _____________________________ ________________________ the ___________________ and by which he ____________________________ it. 4. What, according to Proverbs 3:2, are three blessings of being ever mindful of wisdom and doing its bidding? ________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



5. What is meant in Proverbs 3:3 by the words love and faithfulness? __ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What blessings will come to those who love and are faithful? ______ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What does it mean completely trust and know, acknowledge God? (Proverbs 3:5) ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. If we fully trust and know God, He will make our _______________ _____________________ and remove the _____________________ which ___________________ ___________________________ which will make our ______________________ _____________________, ___________________________ and ___________________________. 9. We must not be ________________________, _________________, _____________________ nor ____________________________ in our own _________________ our __________________, ______________, etc. (Proverbs 3:7) ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. ________________________ _________________________ will bring _______________________ to the ________________________, _________________- ________________ to the whole ____________, _________________, __________________, ____________________, _______________________, ______________________________, etc. 11. What is the meaning, significance of navel and bone marrow in Proverb 3:8? _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. As our ________________________ ___________________, we are to ___________________________ ________________________’s _________________________ including ____________________ to the ___________________________ as an _____________________ of __________________, not as a means of _________________________ more _____________________________. 13. How will God bless those who put him first? (See Proverbs 3:10). __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. How does liberality contribute to prosperity rather than poverty? ___ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. When and how has God disciplined you? Why did God discipline you? How did you react to this correction? _______________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. To what can finding wisdom be likened? ______________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17. Had you rather be a multi-millionaire or a very wise person? Give reasons for your answer. ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18. Wisdom is the way to ________________________________ and in her hands, right and left, are _________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



19. _________________________ leads to a ____________________ and _______________________ _______________________________. 20. How can wisdom be said to be a tree of life? What does the Bible say about the tree of life? _____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21. By ________________ ___________________ ________________ the ________________ and ___________________ _______________ out of it. _______________________ by ______________________ can bring _____________________ out of _____________________ in our __________________________ ____________________________. 22. ___________________ in his _______________________ provided for the ______________________ of the ____________________ without which the _____________________ would be _____________. 23. _________________ will ___________________ ______________ and ___________________ to our _________________________ and make our _________________________ ________________________, ___________________________. 24. “___________________,” Coffman wrote, “means ______________ with ________________________, __________________________ his _____________________, ________________________________ his ______________________, and doing so _______________________.” 25. According to Proverbs 3:23-26, what will wisdom provide? _______ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26. Wisdom must be translated into __________________________ and ______________________ which includes the following: (1) verse 27. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (2) verse 28. _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (3) verse 29. _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (4) verse 30. _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (5) verse 31. _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27. What are characteristics of a wicked, perverse scornful person? What is God’s attitude toward such a person? _____________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



28. Give examples of prideful people who are mentioned in the Scriptures and tell what happened to them. _______________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29. Compare Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5. _____________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30. List twelve principles taught in Proverbs 3. ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________








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