The Beginning of Knowledge

Proverbs 18:17

Proverbs 3:5-8

Proverbs: a short pithy saying stating a general truth or piece of advice.

Proverbs 20:14

Proverbs 27:15

Proverbs 26:3

Proverbs 26:17

Proverbs 26:18-19

Proverbs 25:17

Proverbs 11:1

Proverbs 1:1

1 Kings 4:29-34

Proverbs 1:2-4

Why Was This Book Written?

1. To know wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 16:16)

2. To understand words of insight

3. To receive instruction in wise dealing in righteousness, justice, and equity; 

(Proverbs 2:1, Proverbs 8:10, Job 22:22)

4. To give prudence to the simple, 

5. For knowledge and discretion to the youth (Psalm 119:9)

The Results of Practicing Proverbs (Proverbs 1:5-6):

1. You’ll increase in learning, no matter your age.

2. You’ll obtain guidance.

3. To give you the ability to understand even more wise words.

Proverbs 1:6

Title and Introduction (1:1-7):

Instructions and Appeals (1:8-9:18)

Main Collection of Solomon's Proverbs (10:1-22:16)

Sayings of the Wise (22:17-24:34)

Hezekiah's Collection (25:1-29:27)

The Sayings of Agur (30:1-33)

The Sayings of King Lemuel (31:1-9) 

Epilogue: The Worth of a Virtuous Woman (31:10-31)

Where Do We Begin?

Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 9:10

Job 28:28

Psalm 111:10

Psalm 112:1

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Philemon 2:12-13

Hebrews 11:6

1 John 4:16-19

Proverbs 1:7