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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


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