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Proverbs

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From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

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  • Proverbs 1:1–4 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

Written by Solomon

  • Proverbs 1:1 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
  • Proverbs 25:1 These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

Miscellany of 1sa 10:12; 24:13,14; 2sa 3:8; 20:18; 1ki 20:11; Pro 1:17; Ezk 12:22,23; 16:44; 18:2-4; Jer 31:29; Hos 4:9; Mat 12:33; Luk 4:23; 6:44; 14:34; Jhn 1:46; 1co 15:33; Gal 6:7

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Word study: the Hebrew and Greek words behind “proverb” →

Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.