Book of Proverbs
proverbs is a recurring theme in Scripture with relevance to the Christian life and biblical understanding.
31
Chapters
915
Verses
27
Cross-Refs
3
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Solomon and others
- Date Written
- c. 970-700 BC
- Category
- Poetry / Wisdom
- Chapters
- 31
- Verses
- 915
- Testament
- Old Testament
About the Book of Proverbs
The Book of Proverbs serves as the Bible’s essential guide for wise and skillful living, providing inspired counsel for making sound decisions, cultivating healthy relationships, and choosing moral paths. Known in Hebrew as 'Mishle,' meaning sayings or parables, this collection imparts the fundamental truth that genuine wisdom starts with reverence for the LORD and manifests in upright, prudent conduct throughout all areas of life. Unlike Job, which wrestles with the problem of innocent suffering, or Ecclesiastes, which explores the seeming futility of life, Proverbs confidently affirms the created order’s moral structure: wise living generally brings blessing and life, while folly results in destruction and death.
Read the full Proverbs study guide →Famous Verses
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Train up a child in the way he should go.”
Proverbs 22:6
“Who can find a virtuous woman?”
Proverbs 31:10
Topical Index
3 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Design of
Written by Solomon
MISCELLANY
Key Verses
Proverbs 1:1-4
Design of
Proverbs 1:1
Written by Solomon
1 Samuel 10:12
MISCELLANY