Old Testament · Book overview

Book of Proverbs

Proverbs collects short, practical sayings on living wisely under God in everyday life—work, words, money, and relationships. It begins with the fear of the LORD as the start of wisdom.

AuthorSolomon and others

Datec. 10th–6th century BC

ThemeWisdom for living

Chapters31

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Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”

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