An outline of the Book of Proverbs
Hebrew Name - Mishley "proverbs"
Greek Name - Paroimiae (Greek form of the Hebrew )
Author - Solomon (According to Tradition)
Date - 1000 BC Approximately
Theme - It is wise to obey God
Types and Shadows - In Proverbs Jesus is true wisdom
The Proverbs are a collection of wise sayings that, although they were
written in ancient times, their principles are for all men in every age, and
every walk of life. The ultimate message in the book of Proverbs is that fearing
the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. There is no greater principle that was
taught by both David and Solomon than acknowledging God's presence in everything
in life, and taking heed to everything He says.
Proverbs 1:1 indicates that the whole collection was called "the Proverbs of
Solomon the son of David, king of Israel." Technically a proverb is a profound
maxim or epigrammatic saying that, if pondered on for a length of time there is
deep meaning associated with it. Proverbs was not uncommon in the ancient world
1:1-1:7 Prologue
1:8-1:19 Warnings against Evil Companions
1:20-1:33 The Call of Wisdom
2:1-2:22 The Value of Wisdom
3:1-3:12 Admonition to Trust and Honour God
3:13-3:35 The True Wealth
4:1-4:9 Parental Advice
4:10-4:27 Admonition to Keep to the Right Path
5:1-5:23 Warning against Impurity and Infidelity
6:1-6:35 Pratical Admonitions
7:1-7:27 The False Attractions of Adultery
8:1-8:21 The Gifts of Wisdom
8:22-8:36 Wisdom's Part in Creation
9:1-9:6 Wisdom's Feast
9:7-9:12 General Maxims
9:13-9:18 Folly's Invitation and Promise
10:1-22:16 Wise Sayings of Solomon
22:17-24:34 Sayings of the Wise
25:1-29:27 Further Wise Sayings of Solomon
30:1-30:33 Sayings of Agur
31:1-31:9 The Teaching of King Lemuel's Mother
31:10-31:31 Ode to a Capable Wife