I was elated to learn about the Proverbial Man of Noble Character. For a long time, I didn't even know this description existed.
Most Christians have or will study the Proverbs 31 woman. However, you rarely hear about the Proverbial Man of Noble Character, and his description is equally as important, awesome and relevant. Like the description for the Proverbs 31 woman, the description for the Proverbial Man of Noble Character is especially relevant for women contemplating marriage.
A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of
understanding will acquire wise counsel. Pro 1:5
Reprove a wise man and he will love you. Pro 9:8
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a
righteous man and he will increase his learning. Pro 9:9
...a man of understanding holds his peace. Pro 11:12
The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered. Pro 11:25
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD. Pro 12:2
A wise man is he who listens to counsel. Pro 12:15
A prudent man overlooks an insult. Pro 12:16
A righteous man hates falsehood... Pro 13:5
Every prudent man acts with knowledge. Pro13:16
He who walks with wise men will be wise. Pro 13:20
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. Pro 13:22
The sensible man considers his steps. Proverbs 14:15
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil. Pro 14:16
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. Pro 14:29
A man of understanding walks straight. Pro 15:21
...he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Pro 17:27.
What is desirable in a man is his kindness. Pro 19:22
A righteous man who walks in his integrity-- How blessed are his sons after him. Pro 20:7
A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. Pro 21:22
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself... Pro 22:3, 27:12
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power. Pro 24:5
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity. Pro 24:16
A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. Pro 28:20
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. Pro 29:11
Have you ever heard about the Proverbial Man of Noble Character? If you haven't heard of it, why do you suppose that is? What can we learn from the descriptions of how man and woman should be in Proverbs?
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Great post!
I wonder if the same thing said to men apply to women as well, you know most of the Proverbs seemed to be pointing at the male population of believers, only a few was written to the female population.
Proverbs were written and/or collected by King Solomon, and he passed that wisdom along to his son(s). However, we understand that the wisdom of Proverbs is for both men and women. Likewise, many of the attributes used to describe the virtuous woman apply to men as well. Case in point, a virtuous wife will do her husband "good." As believers, men and women are admonished to "do good" to our enemies (Luke 6:27, 35). Hebrews 13:16 is another example where Christians are admonished to "do good" and to share with others.
The virtuous woman is hard working and not idle. Apostle Paul proclaimed the value of hard work and sternly warned men (and women) not to be idle (2 Thess 3:6-12).
The virtuous woman's words are wise and kind. Likewise, Psalms 37:30 states that "the mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just."
The virtuous woman takes times to care for the poor and needy. As believers, we are all admonished to care for the poor and needy (Matt 25:34-40).
The most publicized Proverbs are usually the ones about women and wives. However, Proverbs contains a plethora of wisdom and knowledge vital to the entire body of Christ.