2. MEET THE ARCHETYPES OF PROVERBS
Archetypes are literary / prophetic characters who
exemplify certain personal qualities and
characteristics the inspired writer wants us to see.
Some of these archetypes are meant to attract us and
inspire us to want to be like them. Others are meant
to repel us so we will not follow their example.

3. TWO GRAND ARCHETYPES
• The Wise Woman
(Prov. 14: 1; 9: 1)
• The Foolish Woman
(Folly)
(Prov. 14: 1; 9: 13)

4. THE WISE WOMAN
She is the personification of Wisdom
Key characteristic: She
Builds Up

5. THE WOMAN “FOLLY” (FOOLISH WOMAN)
She is the personification of foolishness
Key Characteristic:
SHE TEARS DOWN

6. THE GRAND ARCHETYPES
The Wise Man – Seven
Characteristics
• Puts himself in the company of those wiser than
he
• Listens and learns, even when it hurts!
• Implements learning-based changes
• Is in command of his words and uses them for
good
• Acts as a positive leaven in society
• Makes good choices
• Obtains good results

7. THE GRAND ARCHETYPES
The Foolish Man – Five Types
* The Simple Fool – from Hebrew word “to be
opened
up” – open’s his mind to any and
everything without discernment or discretion
* The Silly Fool - from Hebrew word meaning “to
be
perverse, silly”. He despises wisdom and
instruction

8. THE GRAND ARCHETYPES
The Foolish Man – Five Types (continued)
* The Sensual Fool – from Hebrew word “fat, i.e.
stupid,
silly” – organized around pleasure,
morally vapid
* The Scorning Fool - from Hebrew word meaning “to
scoff”.
He mocks godliness and has
contempt towards authority
* The Steadfast Fool - Totally committed to his
godliness
and eager to draw others into his
rejection of God and
moral certitudes

9. OTHER ARCHETYPES WE WILL MEET
•
The lazy man
•
The prudent person
•
The righteous person
•
The excellent woman
•
The wise son
•
The disgraceful son
•
The wife of noble character
•
The quarrelsome wife
•
The wayward wife
•
The discerning person