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'''Proverbs''' משלי is a book in the [[Bible]] in the [[Old Testament]], part of [[Ketuvim]].  It comes after the book of [[Psalms]] and precedes [[Ecclesiastes]].  It is grouped as part of the "[[Wisdom Literature|wisdom literature]]" section of the Bible.   

'''Proverbs''' [משלי in Heb.] is a book in the [[Bible]] in the [[Old Testament]], part of [[Ketuvim]].  It comes after the book of [[Psalms]] and precedes [[Ecclesiastes]].  It is grouped as part of the "[[Wisdom Literature|wisdom literature]]" section of the Bible.  Proverbs has 31 chapters and 9,921 words in its original [[Hebrew]] (15,038 words in the [[King James Version]]); it can be read in its entirety in about 2 hours.

The Book of Proverbs emphasizes the topics of [[wisdom]], [[righteousness]], and the [[fear of the Lord]], contrasting them with [[Fool|foolishness]] and [[wicked]]ness. It also offers practical guidance on various aspects of life, including [[Interpersonal relations|relationships]] (including how to deal with fools and [[evil]] people), [[Work ethic|work and the importance of diligence]], the power of words and having good speech, the blessings of generosity and financial matters - all within the context of a godly [[worldview]]. Key themes include the importance of wisdom, [[humility]], [[honesty]] and the consequences of godly/wise and [[evil]]/foolish choices.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/proverbs/lessons/theological-themes-in-proverbs Theological Themes in Proverbs]</ref><ref>[https://biblehub.com/top10/key_themes_in_the_book_of_proverbs.htm Key Themes in the Book of Proverbs]</ref>  

The Book of Proverbs emphasizes the topics of [[wisdom]], [[righteousness]], and the [[fear of the Lord]], contrasting them with [[Fool|foolishness]] and [[wicked]]ness. It also offers practical guidance on various aspects of life, including [[Interpersonal relations|relationships]] (including how to deal with fools and [[evil]] people), [[Work ethic|work and the importance of diligence]], the power of words and having good speech, the blessings of generosity and financial matters - all within the context of a godly [[worldview]]. Key themes include the importance of wisdom, [[humility]], [[honesty]] and the consequences of godly/wise and [[evil]]/foolish choices.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/proverbs/lessons/theological-themes-in-proverbs Theological Themes in Proverbs]</ref><ref>[https://biblehub.com/top10/key_themes_in_the_book_of_proverbs.htm Key Themes in the Book of Proverbs]</ref>  

==Some examples related to maturity, seriousness and education==

==Some examples related to maturity, seriousness and education==

[https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16374/jewish/Chapter-3.htm#v31 3:31]:

*[https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16374/jewish/Chapter-3.htm#v31 3:31]:

"Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways."

"Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways."

Proverbs 4:27:

*4:27:

"Turn neither right nor left; keep your feet from evil." 

"Turn neither right nor left; keep your feet from evil." 

9:8

*9:8:

"Reprove not a scorner lest he hate you; reprove a wise man and he will love you."

"Reprove not a scorner lest he hate you; reprove a wise man and he will love you."

10:9

*10:9:

"He who walks in innocence walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be broken."

"He who walks in innocence walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be broken."

10:19

*10:19:

"In a multitude of words, transgression will not be avoided, and he who holds back his lips is wise."

"In a multitude of words, transgression will not be avoided, and he who holds back his lips is wise."

12:15

*12:15:

"A fool's way is straight in his eyes, but he who listens to advice is a wise man."

"A fool's way is straight in his eyes, but he who listens to advice is a wise man."

13:1

*13:1:

"A wise son [seeks] his father's discipline, but a scorner does not listen to rebuke."

"A wise son [seeks] his father's discipline, but a scorner does not listen to rebuke."

13:15

*13:15:

"Good sense will grant favor, but the way of the treacherous is harsh."

"Good sense will grant favor, but the way of the treacherous is harsh."

14:6:

*14:6:

"The scorner sought wisdom, but it is not there; but knowledge for the understanding one is easy."

"The scorner sought wisdom, but it is not there; but knowledge for the understanding one is easy."

14:15:

*22:6:

"The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps."

"Train a child according to his way; even when he grows old, he will not turn away from it."

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[[Proverbs 30]]

*[[Proverbs 30]]

*[[Ecclesiastes]] (Also written by Solomon)

*[[Ecclesiastes]] (Also written by Solomon)

== External links ==

== External links ==

*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/esv/proverbs/ Book of Proverbs], Biblestudytools.org

*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/esv/proverbs/ Book of Proverbs], Biblestudytools.org

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