Remember too that this is Old Testament and the full dimensions of the work of Christ were, at best, only hinted at.
One might even be “Proverbs-wise” in the world and still headed to an ETERNAL hell if not an EARTHLY one. The world has object lessons that cannot be stopped at for their own sake, but must be looked at as how they apply to the relationships of eternity.
One of the saddest things in the world is the man who is earthly wise, yet ultimately the driver is his ego. Maybe King Solomon himself was in that boat, when he sinned with his many wives. Being such a big shot that the grace of God is no longer amazing is a sad fate.
It’s interesting that you dinged me for being harsh and then cast a threat as to my standing with the LORD. This is an Internet forum, not a moderated debate. I’m not a pulpit pastor with a captive audience for his sermons and BOOKS. I have to defend every little word, lol.
My full position is not going to be evident in a single post. Scripture is no different, with its seeming extremes that one can only reconcile by FAITH.
I do want my enemies to be saved. Those that are hardened and actively energized by Satan I want buffeted and limited. Can’t always get what you want...but I WANT that. Who wants chaos?
Solomon and the wisdom God gave through him...STAND. Not for one second do I believe Solomon was eternally lost. It is awesome that God hid none of his downfall NOR the greatness He gave him. Jesus even acknowledged Solomon’s God-given greatness while yet declaring that His was “greater”.