1. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20

2. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 16 These six things the L ORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:16–19

3. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 The x and x+1 formula does not suggest an exhaustive list it is a literary device that parallels the first in the set and the last item is the summation, culmination or perfection of the list. Job 5:19 19 He shall deliver you in six troubles, Yes, in seven no evil shall touch you.

4. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 30:18 18 There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Yes, four which I do not understand: Proverbs 30:21 21 For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for four it cannot bear up: Proverbs 30:29 29 There are three things which are majestic in pace, Yes, four which are stately in walk: Amos 1:6 (formula is used 6 times in Amos) 6 Thus says the L ORD : “For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they took captive the whole captivity To deliver them up to Edom.

5. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 “Good Understanding gains favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard” Proverbs 13:15

6. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 These six things the L ORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, ‘enayim ramot­ – literally “haughty eyes” and refers to arrogant ambition and is also used to describe the Assyrians (Isa. 10:12-14) and the proud King (Daniel 11:12). 1 Peter 5:5-God resists the proud Psalm 138:6-God knows the proud from afar PROUD

7. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 PROUD TONGUE

8. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 Hands that shed innocent blood-This is the sin of murder specifically upon an innocent party Proverbs 1:18-But they lie in wait for their own blood, They lurk secretly for their own blood Matthew 5:21-24- hatred and discord are the seedlings of murder! PROUD TONGUE HANDS

9. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 Heart that devises wicked plans-literally plots evil He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of his anger will fail. Proverbs 22:8 Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard. Proverbs 13:15 PROUD TONGUE HANDS HEART

10. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 feet that are swift to running to evil “This captures the enthusiastic and complete involvement in activities that bring pain to all concerned” (Expositor’s Bible Commentary) Columbine, Aurora, Batman villains PROUD TONGUE HANDS HEART FEET

11. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 False witness that speaks lies- literally breathes out lies In view is the sin of perjury whereby a person who has access to the truth purposefully lies bringing hurt and consequence to an innocent party Proverbs 19:5 “A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free” Proverbs 19:9 “…will perish” PROUD TONGUE HANDS HEART FEET FALSE WITNESS

12. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 who sows discord among brethren In Proverbs this is closely associated with the contentious or quarrelsome person (21:9, 26:21, 25:24) This 7 th “abominable” sin is the culmination of the previous 6 hated sins. The contentious person who causes discord puts himself in dire straights! Matthew 5:23-24-Be reconciled before you worship! Psalm 133:1-How good and pleasant peace is! PROUD TONGUE HANDS HEART FEET FALSE WITNESS SOWS

13. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 “Good Understanding gains favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard” Proverbs 13:15

14. Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs Walking With the Wise: study of Proverbs He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:3–9 PROUD TONGUE HANDS HEART FEET FALSE WITNESS SOWS