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Our study has shown that the word “whoso” is found 27 times in Proverbs. These occurrences account for half of the instances in which the word is found throughout the entirety of the Bible. In this installment we conclude our examination of these dozen Proverbs passages in which this word is found. As recorded in Proverbs 29:25, Solomon stated, “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” Two prominent thoughts…

As we have noted in the course of these studies, the word “whoso” occurs 54 times in the Bible (King James). Exactly one half of these are found in the book of Proverbs. We continue our examination of these Proverbs passages in which this word is found. Solomon stated, “Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once” (Prov. 28:13). Salvation is the keynote theme of Scripture. Jesus came to “seek…

As noted, there are 27 occurrences of the word “whoso” in Proverbs, which is half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). Our study continues as we examine briefly just a few of these. Solomon revealed, “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy” (Prov. 28:13). In contrast in this passage is the individual who seeks to cover his sins to the individual who earnestly seeks to recover from his sins.…

As we have studied, the word “whoso” appears 27 times in Proverbs, half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). The study of this word has generated a number of lessons applicable to modern man, and especially for Christians today. Solomon revealed, “Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father” (Prov. 28:7). Obviously, the law under consideration by Solomon is the law given by Moses. However, the same…

We continue our look at the “whoso” passages found in the book of Proverbs. As noted previously, the word “whoso” appears 27 times in Proverbs, which is half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). Solomon revealed, “Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain” (Prov. 25:14). This statement can be understood of either or both, one who boasts of a gift he never received and, one who boasts of a gift he never…

In our continuation of this series on the study of the passages in which the word “whoso” is found, we will look at a subject about which the Bible perhaps says more than any other. Recall that “whoso” appears 27 times in Proverbs, which is half of all its appearances in Scripture (KJV). As recorded in Proverbs 21:23, Solomon stated, “Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.” As noted in previous studies from this book,…

We continue in our study of the word “whoso” from the book of Proverbs. As noted previously, the word is found 27 times in the book (KJV). This accounts for exactly one-half of the times that the word is found throughout the Bible. We continue with a look at another of these instances. Solomon stated, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD” (Prov. 18:22). As with all other proverbial statements, this one, too,…

Our previous studies of this subject have shown us that the word “whoso” is found 27 times in the book of Proverbs (KJV). As seen, this accounts for exactly one-half of the times that the word is found throughout the Bible. We continue with a look at another of these instances from this great book of wisdom. Solomon stated, “Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house” (Prov. 17:13). As we have noted previously, the proverbial…

As we have seen in our former studies of this subject, the word “whoso” is found 27 times in the book of Proverbs (KJV). This accounts for exactly one-half of the times that the word is found throughout the Bible. We continue with a look at another of these instances from this grand book. Solomon stated, “Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished” (Prov. 17:5). Throughout the Word of…

The word “whoso” is found 27 times in the book of Proverbs (KJV). These occurrences are exactly one-half of the times that the word is found throughout the Book of God. Our current study involves some of these instances from this grand book of wisdom. The eighth chapter of Proverbs in its entirety deals with wisdom. As with our first installment of this series (regarding Proverbs 1:33) and, as is often the case in Proverbs, wisdom is here again personified.…

As we have seen, the word “whoso” is found 54 times in the King James Version, with exactly half of these being found in the book of Proverbs. Some of these 27 occurrences in Proverbs serve as the basis for our current study. Proverbs 6:20-35 deals with the subject of adultery. By inspiration the sagacious Solomon spoke of the perils of committing such an act. He began this section by instructing his son (by the way, Rehoboam is the only…

The word “whoso” is found 54 times in the King James Version. Interestingly, exactly half of these are found in the book of Proverbs. Of these 27 occurrences, let us take note of a few in this series of studies. Beginning in Proverbs 1:20, wisdom is personified. That is, wisdom is pictured as if it were a living being. Verse 20 states, “Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets.” Hence, that which follows is as if wisdom…