►Proverbs / Chapters 1-31

OT/NT: Old Testament (1)
 
SECTION: Poetry Books (2)
 
PLACEMENT: The Book of Proverbs is the 20th book of the Old Testament and the 20th book of the Holy Bible (3). It is the 3rd of 5 Poetry Books.
 
AUTHORS (b): Solomon (4) is the principal author of Proverbs. During his reign as king, the nation of Israel reached its pinnacle spiritually, politically, culturally, and economically. As Israel’s reputation soared, so did King Solomon’s. Foreign dignitaries from the far reaches of the known world traveled great distances to hear the wise monarch speak (1 Kings 4:34).
 
TIMELINE: Proverbs was written circa 950 BC. Solomon reigned as King (5) of the United Monarchy of Israel (6) from 970 BC-931 BC. See our Bible Timeline (7) for more info.
 
SUMMARY (b): Summarizing the Book of Proverbs is a bit difficult, for unlike many other books of Scripture, there is no particular plot or storyline found in its pages; likewise, there are no principal characters in the book. It is wisdom (8) that takes center stage—a grand, divine wisdom that transcends the whole of history, peoples, and cultures. Even a perfunctory reading of this magnificent treasury reveals the pithy sayings of the wise King Solomon are as relevant today as they were some three thousand years ago.
 
APPLYING PROVERBS TO MY LIFE (b): There is an undeniable practicality found in this book, for sound and sensible answers to all manner of complex difficulties are found within its thirty-one chapters. Certainly, Proverbs is the greatest "how-to" book ever written, and those who have the good sense to take Solomon’s lessons to heart will quickly discover godliness, prosperity, and contentment are theirs for the asking.
 
The recurring promise of the Book of Proverbs is that those who choose wisdom and follow God (9) will be blessed in numerous ways: with long life (9:11); prosperity (2:20-22); joy (3:13-18); and the goodness of God (12:21). Those who reject Him, on the other hand, suffer shame and death (3:35; 10:21). To reject God is to choose folly over wisdom and is to separate ourselves from God, His Word (10), His wisdom, and His blessings.

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FOOTNOTES:
  (1) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/old-testament
  (2) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/poetry-books
  (3) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-good-news
  (4) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/solomon
  (5) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/united-monarchy-kings
  (6) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/israel
  (7) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/bible-timeline
  (8) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/wisdom
  (9) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/God-of-the-bible
(10) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-word-of-the-lord
(11) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/ecclesiastes
(12) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/listing-by-city
(13) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-gracious-visitor
(14) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/bible-studies
(15) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/christian-education
(16) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/discipleship
 
PAGE CREDITS:
(a) Bible Gateway, New International Version (NIV) Bible, accessed September 18, 2020, https://www.biblegateway.com/

(b) Survey of the Book of Proverbs, Got Questions Ministries, accessed January 15, 2021, https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Proverbs.html
 
(c) Copyright Policy, Got Questions Ministries, accessed January 11, 2020,
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(d) Videos, Milestones, Blogs & Poster, BibleProject, accessed September 29, 2020,
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES:
(e)  How Do I Convert to Christianity?, Got Questions Ministries, accessed January 12, 2020, https://www.gotquestions.org/convert-to-Christianity.html

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