Look at the Book: Proverbs [Infographic]

Written on 10/01/2024
Chris Fann

Your quick reference guide to the Biblical book of Proverbs, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.

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Welcome back to Bible Gateway’s weekly Look at the Book series of short blog posts and infographics introducing you to the books of the Bible. The first of Solomon’s trilogy of wisdom books, Proverbs compiles many pithy sayings providing guidance for a righteous life. 

Scroll to the bottom if you’d prefer to see (and save) this article as an infographic. You’ll also find a handy 30-day reading guide. Or, for a challenge, you can do it in one week using the 7-day reading guide below. 

Summary 

Proverbs pulls together the most important 513 of the over 3,000 proverbs pondered by Solomon, along with some proverbs of others whom Solomon likely influenced. 

  • Category: Wisdom 
  • Theme: Wisdom 
  • Timeline: Life of Solomon (10th century BC) 
  • Written: Compiled or authored by Solomon; likely assembled in writing by Hezekiah (ca. 700 BC) 

Key Verse 

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7 (NIV) 

Wisdom and Folly 

The recurring promise of Proverbs is that generally the wise live longer, prosper, experience joy and the goodness of God, while fools suffer shame and death. 

7 Day Reading Guide 

(See 30-day guide below.) 

Pay It Forward 

Proverbs is also a pattern for the impartation of truth to the next generation. It contains the principles and applications of Scripture which the godly characters of the Bible illustrate in their lives. 

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