20th book of the BIBLE, Old Testament and 3rd of the 5 wisdom or poetic books
According to 1 Kings 4:32, Solomon spoke:
– 3,000 proverbs.
– 1,005 songs.
Only about 800 of Solomon’s proverbs are included in this Book of Proverbs.
Therefore, 2,300 of his proverbs are not contained in the Book of Proverbs.
There is no Biblical information about Agur or Lemuel.
The key word in Proverbs is “wisdom,” meaning “the ability to live skillfully.”
“Wisdom” means skill.
“Instruction” means discipline.
Proverbs provides detailed instructions for His people to deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life.
How to relate to God.
How to relate to neighbors.
How to relate to parents.
How to relate to government.
How to relate to children.
The Book of Proverbs is designed to:
Prevent ungodly life-styles.
Remedy ungodly life-styles
Many powerful contrasts are found again and again. Antithesis helps to clarify the meaning of key words. Among the ideas set in vivid contrast with each other are:
