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The Book of Proverbs

Quick Facts about Proverbs

• Proverbs is the 20th Book in the Bible
• The Hebrew Word for Proverbs is "Mishley" which means "proverbs"
• The Greek Name for Proverbs is "Paroimiae" which is the Greek form of the Hebrew
• The Author of the Book of Proverbs was Solomon (According to Tradition)
• The Events in Proverbs date back to 1000 BC approximately
• The Main Theme of Proverbs is that it is wise to obey God
• A Type of Jesus - In Proverbs Jesus is true wisdom

Outline of Proverbs

• Solomon Teaches about Wisdom and the Fool: Proverbs 1:1 - Proverbs 9:18
• Solomon Teaches about Good Behavior: Proverbs 10:1 - Proverbs 22:16
• The Words of the Wise: Proverbs 22:17 - Proverbs 24:34
• The Proverbs of Solomon Are Collected by Hezekiah's Men: Proverbs 25:1 - Proverbs 29:27
• The Words of Agur: Proverbs 30:1 - Proverbs 30:33
• The Words of Lamuel and the Godly Wife: Proverbs 31:1 - Proverbs 31:31