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Proverbs: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Proverbs at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Solomon and others |
|---|---|
| Written for | young people and all seeking wisdom |
| Type | Wisdom |
| Chapters | 31 |
| Position | Book 20 of 66 · book 20 of the Old Testament |
Summary
Short sayings about wisdom for daily life: work, money, speech, friendship and family, built on “the fear of the LORD.”
Main themes
- wisdom
- the fear of the LORD
- everyday choices
Key verse
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
How to read Proverbs
Try one chapter a day: 31 days to finish. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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