Proverbs

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• He composed some 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 songs. - 1 Kings 4:32



• I listen carefully to many proverbs and solve riddles with inspiration from a harp. - Psalms 49:4



• These are the proverbs of Solomon, David's son, king of Israel. - Proverbs 1:1



• The purpose of these proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline, and to help them understand wise sayings. - Proverbs 1:2



• Through these proverbs, people will receive instruction in discipline, good conduct, and doing what is right, just, and fair. - Proverbs 1:3



• These proverbs will make the simpleminded clever. They will give knowledge and purpose to young people. - Proverbs 1:4



• Let those who are wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. And let those who understand receive guidance - Proverbs 1:5



• by exploring the depth of meaning in these proverbs, parables, wise sayings, and riddles. - Proverbs 1:6



• The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child* brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.1 - Proverbs 10:1



• These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah. - Proverbs 25:1



• Because the Teacher was wise, he taught the people everything he knew. He collected proverbs and classified them. - Ecclesiastes 12:9



• Everyone who makes up proverbs will say of you, `Like mother, like daughter.' - Ezekiel 16:44



• They make these proverbs come true: "A dog returns to its vomit,"* and "A washed pig returns to the mud."5 - 2 Peter 2:22

^{New Living Translation Bible used with permission Tyndale House Publishers.}