Musical tones

by Marie Fox

Having spent quite a bit of time studying Psalms recently, it is interesting to consider Proverbs in the light of Psalms. I think Solomon was strongly influenced by his father David's output - and blessed by it. Their writings complement each other, each bringing out unique aspects of God.  While the musicality of the Psalms expresses Soul; the wisdom in Proverbs expresses Mind and Principle. But Psalms is full of wisdom too, and Proverbs is metrical and rhythmic. While Psalms is spacious, Proverbs is denser. While Psalms is meant to be sung, Proverbs is perhaps meant to be pondered. There is a counterpoise.