Proverbs
This book is a collection of sayings or maxims which provide practical instruction for the believer. The book of proverbs is largely attributable to Solomon who according to 1 Kings 4 wrote some three thousand proverbs, a selection of which appear in this book.
Subjects covered by the book of Proverbs include chastity, control of the tongue, laziness, the use of knowledge, relations with others and justice. Perhaps above everything else in Proverbs there is the reiterated assertion that the source of true wisdom is "the fear of the LORD".
In the New Testament there are at least thirty-five direct quotations from the Proverbs indicating how important a book it is in living a life as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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