In a quick glance, one can check out the book of proverbs and find an answer to Gods perspective of mankind. For instance:
The wicked man is defined as desiring evil. Proverbs Chapter 21 verse 10
“The soul of the wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes.”
Again it is revealed the definition of a man is determined by God In Proverbs 2
“All the way of a man maybe right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts”.
The poor have their place in this life and God deems giving nescessary in verse 13:
“He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.”
The importance of ‘fear of the LORD’ is addressed in Chapter 19 verse 23
“The fear of the LORD is an aid to life; one eats and sleeps without being visited by misfortune.”
Our Lord addresses resentment and folly in Chapter 19 verse 3:
“A man’s own folly upsets his way, but his heart is resenful against the LORD”.
The mystery of derision through quarreling is addressed in Chapter 17 verse 14:
“The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; therefore, check a quarrel before it begins!”
Here lays a favorite of old, the concerns of a haughty spirit is address in Chapter 16 verse 18:
“Pride goes before disaster, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Trusting in the Lord, while laying lifes plans will be rewarded, found in chapter 16 verse 20
“He who plans a thing will be successful; happy is he who trust in the LORD!”
In avoiding avarice, we find the advice of God in Chapter 16 verse 19:
“It is better to be humble with the meek than to share plunder with the proud.”
God is glorified in Chapter 14 verse 31:
“He who oppresses the poor blasphemes his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy glorifies Him.”
In a world in turmoil the author addresses Adultery: Chapter 5 verses 1-6
1) “My son, to my wisdom be attentive, to my knowledge incline your ear,
2) That discretion may watch over you, and undertanding may guard you.
3) The lips of an adultress drip with honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil;
4) But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, as sharp s a two-edged sword.
5) Her feet go down to death, to the nether world her steps attain;
6) Lest you see before you the road to life, her paths will ramble, you know not where.”
