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This Old Testament book contains about 800 short sayings focused on practical living.
What is Proverbs?
Chapters 1–9 of Proverbs primarily focus on giving wisdom to this group.
Who are young people (or youth)?
This king of Israel is credited with writing most of Proverbs.
Who is Solomon?
Proverbs frequently contrasts these two types of people.
Who are the wise and the foolish?
According to Proverbs 1:7, this is the beginning of knowledge.
What is the fear of the Lord?
Chapters 25–29 include many sayings directed toward people in this role.
Who are leaders (or rulers/kings)?
This type of writing is a short, wise statement that teaches a life lesson.
What is a proverb?
This figure gives advice to King Lemuel about wisdom and character in Proverbs 31.
Who is his mother?
The book of Proverbs aims to give this to the simple and discretion to the young.
What is wisdom (or prudence)?
Proverbs teaches that choosing friends carefully matters because they reflect this about you.
What is your character?