Proverbs 31:26 - The Lesson/Lovett Library - Pampa, Texas, USA
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A quote from Proverbs is on a plaque in front of the beautiful sculpture The Lesson.
Waymark Code: WM16CAJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2022
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This sculpture and the plaque with a quote is in front of Pampa's Lovett Library. The library is on Houston, between Kingsmill and Foster. The sculpture is near the entrance to the library, on the north side of the building.
Text on plaque:
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
Proverbs 31:26
An explanation of the Proverb from the LetGodBeTrue website:
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Great women have wise and kind speech. A virtuous woman is gracious in word and deed, and she is always admired and honored (Pr 11:16; 31:28). Her family and others praise her, and she benefits all those around her by the gentle and helpful things she says.
An odious woman, the kind of woman the earth cannot stand (Pr 30:21-23), is known by foolish or critical speech (Pr 9:13; 21:19). Her husband cannot get away from her (Pr 25:24), and he cannot hide his marital shame in public due to her mouth (Pr 27:15-16).
This proverb reminds women how they can enhance their reputations and contributions to those around them. But God gave it for another reason. It is an excellent prerequisite for young men to look for in finding a great woman for marriage. Young man, pay attention.
An excerpt from wikipedia about the Book of Proverbs:
Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a "collection of collections" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It is an example of the biblical wisdom literature, and raises questions of values, moral behaviour, the meaning of human life, and right conduct, and its theological foundation is that "the fear of God (meaning submission to the will of God) is the beginning of wisdom". Wisdom is praised for her role in creation; God acquired her before all else, and through her he gave order to chaos; and since humans have life and prosperity by conforming to the order of creation, seeking wisdom is the essence and goal of life.