Bib Lit Wisdom and Poetry

An idea or feeling that a word evokes in addition to its litter also meaning

A poem that acknowledges the value of God

Psalms are self contained chapters.

When making a decision, what is the right question to ask?

When reading Psalms, it is important to pay attention to figures of speech

origin of the word refers to twanging a stringed instrument; the word itself means "praises"

A verse where the 2nd line completes or expands the thought of the first line

A verse where the 2nd line reststaes the first line using different words but similar structure

Psalms ought to be read in the same way as an essay.

All Proverbs are promises

An occasional psalm that expresses an author's complaint about a crisis

The literal meaning of a word

Psalms ought to be read as stories

Who has the first role in teaching wisdom?

The ability to make the right choices in accordance with God's truth

A poem that praises either an abstract quality or character type

The 2nd line of poetry completes the first line by repeating part of it and then adding to it.

Two lines of poetry where the 2nd line states the truth of the first line in a contrasting way

A psalm in which the setting, characters and actions belong to the rural world of shepherding

A concise memorable statement of a general truth

A psalm where the main subject if sorrow or grief over sin, usually accompanied by confession

A branch of ancient literature composed by religious teachers known as wise men

A poem in which successive units begin with letters of the Hebrew alphabet in consecutiveorder

Psalms are best read in one long on-going sequence

A short poem that was usually sung or chanted to the accompaniment of a lyre.

Facts, information and skills aquired through experience or education

Poets often speak in images and they tend to prefer figurative to literal language.

Which of the following is NOT a theme of Proverbs?