Repetition is necessary for learning, even the basics

While I was studying the 19th chapter from the book of Proverbs, it struck me how many times things were repeated in the Bible.

And Proverbs 19 is no exception.

First, what's interesting is how much of this chapter deals with wealth.  The first verse goes like this: "Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool."  Then, in verse four: "Wealth makes many 'friends'; poverty drives them all away."  In this last verse, the word friends is in quotations, which really means false friends.  True friends will always stick with you.

Verse 5 and 9 are very similar: "A false witness will not go unpunished, nor will a liar escape."  Verse 28 also deals with witnesses: "A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice . . ."

Verses 13 and 14 are interesting, as it deals with wives.  In 13, it says, ". . . a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping."  Then, in 14: ". . . only the Lord can give an understanding wife."

Of course, like all Proverbs, there is so much to cover, but this will get you started.