Analysis of Proverbs 3.1-10

Parallel Elements in Proverbs 3.1-10

Connections Between the Parallel Elements

Summary statements for each unit of poetry

Outline of Proverbs 3.1-10

• If you devote yourself to wise instruction you will tend to live a long and successful life
• Command #1 – Devote yourself to the instructions of the wise
• The result of keeping command #1 is a long and full life.
• A life based on truth and characterized by mercy will bring you the favor of God and other people
• Command #2 – Your life should be characterized by truth and mercy
• The result of keeping command #2 is the favor of God and society
• When you humbly and faithfully submit every area of your life to God you will tend to be healthier and more content
• Command #3 – Humbly and faithfully submit yourself to God in thoughts, words and actions
• You should trust in YHWH rather than yourself
• You should entrust every area of your life to YHWH
• Trusting in YHWH means to worship and obey Him
• The result of keeping command #3 will be health and contentment
• Use your wealth to honor God first and God will bless you by providing all you need and beyond.

Summary Statement of Proverbs 3.1-10

When one listens to wise instruction and submits every area of life to God they will be blessed physically, socially, materially and spiritually..