Old Testament Survey by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Introductions, Bible. O.T.&#x2014
ISBN: 9781467409841
Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Co - A
Published: 1996-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Let not thy heart be puffed-up because of thy knowledge; be not confident because thou art a wise man. Take counsel with the ignorant as well as the wise. The (full) limits of skill cannot be attained, and there is no skilled man equipped to his (full) advantage. Good speech is more hidden than the emerald, but it may be found with maidservants at the grindstones. . . .6

A Babylonian counterpart, from the Kassite period (1500-1100), is the Counsels of Wisdom, which advises on subjects like avoidance of bad companions, kindness to those in need, the undesirability of marrying a slave girl, and the duties and benefits of religion:7

Let your mouth be controlled and your speech guarded:

Therein is a man’s wealth—let your lips be very precious.

Let insolence and blasphemy be your abomination;

Speak nothing profane nor any untrue report.

A talebearer is accursed.

. . . . . .

Do not return evil to the man who disputes with you;

Requite with kindness your evil-doer,

Maintain justice to your enemy,

Smile on your adversary.

. . . . . .

The house which a slave girl rules, she disrupts.

. . . . . .

Every day worship your god.

Sacrifice and benediction are the proper accompaniment of incense.

Present your free-will offering to your god.

For this is proper toward the gods.8

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