| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Proverbs is the twentieth book of the Bible and a collection of wise sayings, instructions, and observations on life. The book is attributed to King Solomon and other sages, and it offers practical guidance on topics such as morality, justice, work, family, and speech. The book emphasizes the importance of wisdom, the fear of the Lord, and righteous living as the path to a fulfilling and successful life. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 |
| Author name: | Solomon (main author), Agur, and Lemuel |
| Written date: | Around 950-700 BC |
| Location: | Israel |
| Genre: | Wisdom Literature |
| Chapter count: | 31 |
| Verse count: | 915 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | All readers seeking wisdom and understanding |
| Theme: | Practical and ethical teachings for living a wise and righteous life |
| Key verses: | Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 9:10 |
| Summary: | Proverbs is the twentieth book of the Bible and a collection of wise sayings and instructions for living a godly and righteous life. The book is attributed primarily to King Solomon, known for his wisdom, and covers a wide range of topics, including family, relationships, justice, and self-discipline. |
| Outline: | I. Introduction and Purpose (1:1-7)
II. Wisdom for Young People (1:8-9:18)
III. Proverbs of Solomon (10:1-22:16)
IV. Sayings of the Wise (22:17-24:34)
V. More Proverbs of Solomon (25:1-29:27)
VI. Words of Agur (30:1-33)
VII. Words of King Lemuel (31:1-31) |