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Proverbs
Wisdom for Living
Old Testament · Wisdom
Summary
The majority was written by Solomon (971-31 B.C.) who received special wisdom from God. Part of the book is credited to other wise men who are not identified (22:17-24:34). The last two chapters were written by Agur and by King Lemuel. The book provides practical wisdom for daily living, emphasizing the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge.
Outline
Exhortation To Seek Wisdom
Chapters 1-9| Prologue | 1:1-7 | |
| Exhortation | 1:8-9:18 | Warning to avoid evil companions - 1:8-19 Warning to accept wisdom - 1:20-23 Basis for finding wisdom - 2:1-8 Benefits of wisdom - 2:9-3:12 Value of wisdom - 3:13-26 Practice of wisdom - 3:27-36 Teaching of wisdom - 4 Warnings of wisdom - 5-7 |
Collections Of Proverbs With Specific Counsel
Chapters 10-31| Solomon's Proverbs | 10:1-22:16 |
| Sayings of the Wise | 22:17-24:34 |
| More Proverbs of Solomon | 25-29 |
| Sayings of Agur | 30 |
| Sayings of King Lemuel | 31 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: proverbs