Talmud for Proverbs 7:4

HALAKHAH: “Similarly, for good deeds. Miriam waited for Moses one hour as it is said³¹⁵Ex. 2:4.: ‘His sister stood by from afar’ etc. Therefore, ³¹⁷This version corresponds to the Mishnah in the Babli. Israel stayed put for her for seven days in the prairie as it is said³¹⁶Num. 12:15.: ‘The people did not travel until Miriam was taken in.’ ” ³¹⁸Ex. rabba 1:26. A similar homily is in the Babli, 11a. Rebbi Joḥanan said, the entire verse was said in the language of inspiration: “His sister stood by,” “I saw the Eternal standing on the altar.³¹⁹Am. 9:1.” “His sister,” “say to wisdom: you are my sister.³²⁰Prov. 7:4.” “From far”, “from far away the Eternal appeared to me³²¹Jer. 31:2..” “To know”, “for the earth will be full of the Eternal’s knowledge.³²²Is. 11:9.” “What will be done with him”, “because the Eternal will not do anything unless He uncovered His counsel to His servants, the prophets.³²³Am. 3:7.”