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Naked Bible 027: The Bible’s Literary Context: What is a Proverb?

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The Truth About Life

The proverb is a truism. It's an axiom. It's something that's true at most times in most places on most occasions. But not always, it's not guaranteed. Let me give you another one. Proverbs 1631, gray hair is a crown of glory. It is gained in a righteous life. If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. Really? Just because a leader listens to falsehood or is deceived, whether or even if they listen to it deliberately, doesn't mean everyone who works for him is going to be wicked.

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