Chapter 27

Even for Proverbs, chapter 27 is eclectic. As far as I can determine, there doesn’t seem to be any kind of theme to it. It’s basically skipping all around life, proclaiming on a number of topics about wisdom.

There are patterns, but they are linguistic patterns rather than patterns in the subject matter. There is a pattern that many of the proverbs repeat – “Don’t (X, Y, Z); Because (A, B, C).”

The impression that I get is of Solomon, aged and weary, recognizing that he has just one last chance to talk to his son. He just wants to dump on him all the wisdom that will be needed for posterity.

Of course, all this is impossible; there is just too much to learn out there.

But he’s giving it a red hot go!

In one chapter, there is instruction on:
• Your place in the Universe
• Your relationships with others.
• Dealing with fools
• How much one should eat in public.
• Relationships with friends.

I’m not writing much more here. Just read it for yourself if you havent’ done so!