There are some themes that are repeated several times in proverbs. Verses 3 and 4 contains two of them: (i) the value of avoiding quarrels; and (ii) the folly of laziness (also v13).
Proverbs also recognises the depths of the human heart, verse 5 being one example of this as does 27. Proverbs also recognises the relationship between the human soul and mind and the mind of God.
People often claim to care (v6) or declare that they have undying devotion to someone or something, but the reality is often very different. True love and commitment is a rare thing and is to be greatly valued when it is found.
Honesty (v10) is another repeated theme.
Proverbs demonstrates an astuteness about business and the human heart. Christians are not meant to be naive.
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