Old Testament Solomon and others Chapters

Proverbs

Wisdom literature providing practical guidance for righteous living

Overview

All Chapters

31 chapters with summaries and key verses

Chapter 1 Fear of the Lord

The Purpose of Proverbs

Introduction to the purpose and value of wisdom and instruction

Key verses: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 1:3 +1

Wisdom Instruction Knowledge
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Chapter 2 Seek

The Value of Wisdom

The benefits of seeking wisdom and understanding

Key verses: Proverbs 2:4, Proverbs 2:6 +1

Wisdom Fear of Lord Knowledge
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Chapter 3 Trust

Trust in the Lord

Wisdom about trusting God and the benefits of following His ways

Key verses: Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6 +1

Guidance Understanding God's Ways
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Chapter 4 Get Wisdom

Get Wisdom

Father's instruction to get wisdom and avoid evil

Key verses: Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 4:13 +1

Instruction Heart Life
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Chapter 5 Forbidden Woman

Warning Against Adultery

Warning about the dangers of sexual immorality

Key verses: Proverbs 5:3, Proverbs 5:15 +1

Honey Bitter Cistern
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Chapter 6 Ant

Practical Warnings

Warnings about laziness, adultery, and other sins

Key verses: Proverbs 6:6, Proverbs 6:16 +1

Sluggard Hates Abomination
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Chapter 7 Commandments

The Wiles of the Adulteress

Warning about the seductive ways of the immoral woman

Key verses: Proverbs 7:2, Proverbs 7:21 +1

Apple of Eye Seductive Smooth Talk
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Chapter 8 Better than Jewels

The Blessings of Wisdom

Wisdom personified speaking of her value and benefits

Key verses: Proverbs 8:11, Proverbs 8:17 +1

Love Seek Life
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Chapter 9 Fear of Lord

Wisdom and Folly

Contrast between wisdom's invitation and folly's call

Key verses: Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 9:13 +1

Wisdom Folly Sheol
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Chapter 10 Wise Son

The Proverbs of Solomon

Collection of wise sayings about righteous and wicked living

Key verses: Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 10:7 +1

Memory Blessing Rich
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Chapter 11 Pride

Righteousness and Wickedness

Contrast between the outcomes of righteous and wicked living

Key verses: Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 11:14 +1

Guidance Counselors Blessing
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Chapter 12 Discipline

Words and Deeds

Wisdom about speech, work, and character

Key verses: Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 12:15 +1

Knowledge Advice Lying
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Chapter 13 Wise Son

Discipline and Instruction

Wisdom about discipline, wealth, and relationships

Key verses: Proverbs 13:1, Proverbs 13:20 +1

Instruction Companion Discipline
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Chapter 14 Wise Woman

The Fear of the Lord

Wisdom about fearing God and living wisely

Key verses: Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 14:12 +1

House Way Fountain of Life
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Chapter 15 Soft Answer

A Soft Answer

Wisdom about speech, attitude, and God's oversight

Key verses: Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:3 +1

Wrath Eyes of Lord Humility
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Chapter 16 Plans

The Lord's Sovereignty

Wisdom about God's control and human responsibility

Key verses: Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:3 +1

Heart Commit Establish
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Chapter 17 Dry Morsel

Family and Friends

Wisdom about relationships, speech, and character

Key verses: Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 17:17 +1

Friend Brother Joyful Heart
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Chapter 18 Isolates

The Power of Words

Wisdom about speech, pride, and relationships

Key verses: Proverbs 18:1, Proverbs 18:10 +1

Strong Tower Safe Power of Tongue
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Chapter 19 Poor

Wealth and Character

Wisdom about wealth, character, and relationships

Key verses: Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 19:17 +1

Integrity Generous Fear of Lord
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Chapter 20 Wine

Wine and Wisdom

Wisdom about alcohol, business, and character

Key verses: Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 20:7 +1

Mocker Integrity Steps
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Chapter 21 King's Heart

The Lord's Sovereignty

Wisdom about God's control and human behavior

Key verses: Proverbs 21:1, Proverbs 21:3 +1

Stream Righteousness Kindness
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Chapter 22 Good Name

Training Children

Wisdom about child-rearing and character development

Key verses: Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 22:6 +1

Riches Train Child Discipline
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Chapter 23 Toil

Warnings and Instructions

Warnings about gluttony, drunkenness, and other sins

Key verses: Proverbs 23:4, Proverbs 23:17 +1

Wealth Envy Heart
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Chapter 24 Wisdom

More Sayings of the Wise

Additional wisdom about justice, planning, and character

Key verses: Proverbs 24:3, Proverbs 24:16 +1

House Righteous Rise Again
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Chapter 25 Glory of God

More Proverbs of Solomon

Additional proverbs collected by Hezekiah's men

Key verses: Proverbs 25:2, Proverbs 25:21 +1

Conceal Enemy Self-Control
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Chapter 26 Snow in Summer

Fools and Sluggards

Wisdom about fools, sluggards, and their characteristics

Key verses: Proverbs 26:1, Proverbs 26:11 +1

Honor Fool Quarreling
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Chapter 27 Boast

Friendship and Planning

Wisdom about relationships, planning, and character

Key verses: Proverbs 27:1, Proverbs 27:17 +1

Tomorrow Iron Flocks
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Chapter 28 Wicked Flee

Righteousness and Wickedness

Contrast between righteous and wicked living

Key verses: Proverbs 28:1, Proverbs 28:13 +1

Conceal Confess Trust
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Chapter 29 Reproved

Leadership and Discipline

Wisdom about leadership, discipline, and character

Key verses: Proverbs 29:1, Proverbs 29:15 +1

Stiff Neck Rod Fear of Man
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Chapter 30 Word of God

The Words of Agur

Agur's wisdom about God's greatness and human limitations

Key verses: Proverbs 30:5, Proverbs 30:8 +1

Shield Falsehood Poverty
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Chapter 31 Virtue

The Virtuous Woman

Description of a woman of noble character and her qualities

Key verses: Proverbs 31:10, Proverbs 31:25 +1

Character Marriage Excellence
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