Old Testament • 31 Chapters • 915 Verses
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings covering practical topics from relationships to work ethics, all rooted in the fear of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Guidance for everyday decisions and relationships.
"Prologue: Purpose and ThemeThe proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:"Proverbs 1:1
"at the head of the noisy streets she cries out,in the gateways of the city she makes her speech:"Proverbs 1:21
"for he guards the course of the justand protects the way of his faithful ones."Proverbs 2:8
"in all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:6
"for the Lord will be your confidenceand will keep your foot from being snared."Proverbs 3:26
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon and others. As with much of Scripture, the attribution comes from long-standing tradition rather than a signature in the text itself.
Proverbs has 31 chapters and 915 verses. Every chapter is linked on this page and available in six translations.
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings covering practical topics from relationships to work ethics, all rooted in the fear of the Lord.
The recurring themes in Proverbs are Wisdom and Practical Living. Each is explained in the themes section above with the passages where it surfaces.
Proverbs is in the Old Testament, and runs to 31 chapters. You can read it here chapter by chapter, or compare any verse across six translations.