The Book of Proverbs

The subject of this book may be thus stated by an enlargement on the opening verses. 1. The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel.

The author who wrote the most for it is Solomon, who composed his sayings during his reign from 970 to 930 B.C. (Prov. 1:1).
Solomon highly likely penned chapters 1 to 29 of Proverbs. Agur wrote chapter thirty. King Lemuel wrote chapter thirty-one. The author tell us right in the first chapter the nine sets of reasons why the book was written. He penned it to offer instruction, wisdom and understanding (verse 2). He also recorded the book to help others gain an understanding of judgment and equity (verse 3), to acquire simple prudence (verse 4) and to offer discretion and knowledge to the young (verse 4). In verses 5 and 6 Solomon additionally states he recorded his words to increase the wisdom of somebody already wise, to offer advice on wise counsel, and to give understanding regarding the enigmas and riddles given by those who have attained wisdom.

For WHOM was the book of Proverbs written?

The descendants (the male ones primarily) of Solomon then the young men of Israel. It is a good book for ANYONE to read.

What does it teach about becoming Wise?

"Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares . . . " (Proverbs 1:20)

Wisdom, no matter where people are, cries to be heard and followed. Understand a basic fear of God is available to all men. Through God's holy spirit, wisdom can empower the believer to make good, righteous choices - choices that led to a full and rich life.
How did Solomon become as wise as he did? He asked for it! And God gave him not only wisdom but riches and honor as well.

The most important topics in Proverbs

Wisdom
Understanding
The Commandments or Laws of God
Sin and Iniquity - The Breaking of God's Law
Comparisons between God's way and Man's way of life

Comments

Proverbs Chapter 18 @ Commentary for Proverbs 18 (Proverbs 18:1-24)

Proverbs Chapter 18 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong ...

Proverbs Chapter 13 @ Commentary for Proverbs 13 (Proverbs 13:1-25)

Proverbs Chapter 13 1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is ...

Proverbs Chapter 10 @ Commentary for Proverbs 10 (Proverbs 10:1-32)

Proverbs Chapter 10 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. 11 The ...

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