Let the Prophets Speak

At the lowest point of David's career, his enemies try to destroy David through despair, but David will not give up hope as long as he stays on the path of God.

Just as there are two paths an individual can take (see chapter 1) , there are also two paths for nations.

Tehillim differentiates between two contrasting sources of counsel, the wicked path versus the path of God.

Some thoughts on the power of the beautiful lessons of Shir HaShirim.

Nothing can quench or conquer true love. The lovers triumphantly come home.

The King makes a final attempt to convince her to stay, but she is not convinced.

The ladies of the court taunt her, and the King tries again to seduce her with complements, but she will have none of it.

The young woman recounts her nightmare to the ladies of the court. Self blame, regret and intense desire stir her search for her beloved.

The shepherd so beautifully expresses his love and admiration for his beloved. She agrees to leave the King and join him.

As the young girl searches the streets for her love, the court women try to entice her by praising the grandeur of the King.

In one of the most stunningly beautiful chapters of the entire Tanach, the captive young women imagines her lover coming to rescue her.

The King tries to entice her with riches, and the ladies of the court mock her attachment to her peasant shepherd, but the young woman remains steadfast in her devotion to her lover.

We introduce the book of Shir HaShirim, which explores the powerful bond of love and passion that transcends logic and description.

Mishlei concludes with a poetic description of a woman of substance. Sung in Jewish households every Friday night, this is Mishlei's vision of a woman's role as the leader of the family.

Don't waste your life chasing pleasures, as this leads to injustice. Speak up for those who have no voice, administer justice for the poor and the needy.

Agur be Yakeh discusses the wonders of science and the downfall of the arrogant.

Truth, humility and concern for the downtrodden is all that matters. The sage Agur bin Yakeh delivers his beautiful speech.

One who trusts in God is not afraid of new things. Don't act too fast without thinking. We conclude the main portion of Proverbs.

The way to a stable regime is through justice and concern for the poor. When a rich and poor man truly meet: God brings light to the world.

Greedy leaders, guilty murderers and partial judges versus honest judges and generous souls.

Solomon discusses the dangers of a guilty conscience, the greatness of an honest leader, and the importance of making plans for potential risks.

You can't hide a painful marriage forever, you will get from your relationships only what you bring into them yourself.

Advice and criticism given out of love is better than silence because you are afraid to ruin a relationship. Jealousy can drive behavior that is worse even than anger.

Evil speech has consequences. The person who dresses up his ill intent with sweet sounding speech, is like one who covers a clay pot in silver. One day he will fall into the pit he dug for himself.

Don't hire an unqualified professional, and don't rely on a fool. There is nothing more dangerous than someone who thinks he knows what he is doing but is actually ignorant.