Book Introduction
Proverbs
Written by and others
The Author
and others — Primarily attributed to , the wisest king in Israel's history, along with contributions from Agur, Lemuel, and unnamed sages
The book attributes sections to (chapters 1-29), Agur (chapter 30), and King Lemuel's mother (chapter 31). Solomon's proverbs were likely collected and edited over time by royal scribes.
900s–600s BC
Young men in training (primarily) and all who seek
To teach practical for everyday life — how to live skillfully in God's world
What's It About?
Proverbs is the Bible's 'how to not ruin your life' manual. Money, marriage, work ethic, friendship, the words that come out of your mouth — all of it, grounded in one foundation: 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.' The first nine chapters are extended speeches from a father to a son, personifying Wisdom as a woman calling out in the streets. The rest is a collection of punchy, memorable sayings designed to shape character.
Key Themes
Life Topics
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