THE BOOK OF

PROVERBS
Mrs. Pilipina A. Santos
MALED
Why study this book?
The book of Proverbs contains many
brief but wise statements about how to
live a godly life. Although the book was
written in ancient Israel, its messages
remain applicable in the modern world.
Who wrote this book?
Some of the book of Proverbs is attributed
to “Solomon the son of David, the king of
Israel”. However, while Solomon is
considered an author of many of the
proverbs, it is best to think of the book of
Proverbs as a library of the wisdom of the
Israelites.
When and where was it written?
The initial compilation of Proverbs is
traditionally thought to have taken place
during the reign of King Solomon in
Jerusalem, between 1015 and 975 B.C.
What are some distinctive features of this
book?
The book of Proverbs was written as poetry,
and it employs many of the techniques
common to Hebraic poetry – vivid imagery,
parallelism, and other literary techniques- to
guide the reader in the quest for wisdom.
What are some distinctive features of this
book?
Because the proverb address such varied
topics, a verse in Proverbs often has o
connection to the verses before or after it.
However, readers can find within Proverbs
many passages that are simple, humorous,
profound, and beautiful.
Outline
◦Proverbs 1-9 Poetic invitation for the reader to seek after and
acquire true wisdom.
◦Proverbs 10-24 Comprise many short sayings about right and
wrong ways of living.
◦Proverbs 25-29 Speak about righteous leadership, the duty of
the people to help the poor, and the value of wisdom in daily
life.
◦Proverbs 30-31 The words of Agur and King Lemuel
PROVERBS 14:12
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto
man, but the end thereof are the ways of
death.
Proverbs 6:30
30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to
satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
Proverbs 16:31
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if
it be found in the way of righteousness
Proverbs 23:1
1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler,
consider diligently what is before thee
Proverbs 8:4–5
4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice
is to the sons of man.
5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and,
ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 13:11
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be
diminished: but he that gathereth by
labour shall increase.
Proverbs 9:8
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate
thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love
thee.
Proverbs 3:5 – 6
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart,
and lean not unto thine own
understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and
he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 15:1 - 2
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but
grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth
knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools
poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 17:12 – 13
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet
a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil
shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:3
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from
strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 20:5-6
5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep
water; but a man of understanding will draw
it out.
6 Most men will proclaim every one his own
goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 29:18
18 Where there is no vision, the people
perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy
is he.
Proverbs 21:31
31 The horse is prepared against the day
of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
Proverbs 28:25-26
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up
strife: but he that putteth his trust in the
Lord shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool:
but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be
delivered.
Proverbs 29:25
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but
whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall
be safe.
Proverbs 2:16-17
16 To deliver thee from the strange woman,
even from the stranger which flattereth with
her words;
17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth,
and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
Proverbs 10:26
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke
to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them
that send him.