Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

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.