Proverbs 1:5 "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:"After outlining the three primary reasons for compiling a collection of his ...  Read More

Proverbs 1:4 "To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion."The fourth and final reason behind Solomon’s compilation of Proverbs is the first verse to officially identify ...  Read More

Proverbs 1:3 "To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;"Here in verse three, Solomon communicates the second purpose for compiling a collection of his proverbs, which wa...  Read More

Proverbs 1:2 "To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;"After identifying the nature and author of the contents of the book, Solomon publishes his intent for the book in ...  Read More

Proverbs 1:1 "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;"What is a Proverb?A proverb is a short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by exp...  Read More