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

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

'''Proverbs''' is a book of logic applied to human experiences, with particular focus on how to deal with (and not deal with) fools and evil people.  Proverbs is both inspirational about what can be achieved from doing what is right, and cautionary about the failure that results from compromise with evildoers.

'''Proverbs''' is a book of logic applied to human experiences, with particular focus on how to deal with (and not deal with) fools and evil people.  Proverbs is both inspirational about what can be achieved from doing what is right, and cautionary about the failure that results from compromise with evildoers.  Proverbs is particularly strong against "scoffers", observing that "Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools." (Proverbs 19:29 [[ESV]]).

'''Proverbs''' emphasizes the unchanging nature of God, and how much better it is to adhere to his way than to fall for [[liberal]] gimmicks that may be superficially attractive.

'''Proverbs''' emphasizes the unchanging nature of God, and how much better it is to adhere to his way than to fall for [[liberal]] gimmicks that may be superficially attractive.