Proverbs
Old Testament • Book #20
Practical wisdom for daily living, largely from King Solomon.
"The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: "
— Proverbs 1:1
About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is a collection of practical wisdom for daily living. Written primarily by Solomon, the wisest king, it covers topics from money to relationships, from work ethic to speech. The central message is clear: 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.' Proverbs doesn't just tell us what's right — it shows us what works.
Background
- Author
- Solomon (primarily), Agur, Lemuel
- Date Written
- ~950–700 BC
- Genre
- Wisdom
Key Themes in Proverbs
- ▸The fear of the Lord as foundation
- ▸Practical wisdom for daily life
- ▸The contrast between wisdom and folly
- ▸Character and integrity
- ▸The power of words
Famous Verses from Proverbs
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
— Proverbs 31:10
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
— Proverbs 1:7
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
— Proverbs 27:17
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
— Proverbs 16:3
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