Proverbs 1:23
“Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.”
— Proverbs 1:23
About this verse
Proverbs 1:23 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is public invitation. These words are attributed to Wisdom. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include repentance, divine revelation, spiritual transformation. Notable phrases: turn at my reproof; pour out my spirit; make known my words. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Speaker
Wisdom
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
wisdom
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