Old Testament
Book of Proverbs
Short sayings and longer poems about work, money, speech, family and friendship. The book begins by saying that respect for the LORD is where wisdom starts.
At a glance
Proverbs key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 31
- Author
- Largely Solomon; other sections are credited to the wise, Agur and Lemuel
- When it was written
- Roughly 950 to 700 BC, gathered over time
- Main theme
- Wisdom for everyday choices
- Key verse
- Proverbs 3:5
Summary
What is Proverbs about?
Short sayings and longer poems about work, money, speech, family and friendship. The book begins by saying that respect for the LORD is where wisdom starts.
Key verse
A key verse in Proverbs
“Trust in the LORD with all yours heart; and lean not unto yours own understanding.”
31 chapters
Proverbs chapters
Read any chapter of Proverbs in full, with verse-by-verse links.
Questions
Proverbs: common questions
Who wrote the book of Proverbs?
Largely Solomon; other sections are credited to the wise, Agur and Lemuel.
When was Proverbs written?
Roughly 950 to 700 BC, gathered over time.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Short sayings and longer poems about work, money, speech, family and friendship. The book begins by saying that respect for the LORD is where wisdom starts.
How many chapters are in Proverbs?
Proverbs has 31 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Proverbs?
Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the LORD with all yours heart; and lean not unto yours own understanding.” (KJV).
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