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King James Version · Old Testament · Wisdom & Poetry

The Book of Proverbs

31 chapters · Read online, free forever

Author

Solomon and others

Written

c. 970–700 BC

Category

Wisdom & Poetry

About the Book of Proverbs

Proverbs is a collection of practical wisdom for daily living — on money, speech, work, relationships, and the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. It teaches how to walk skillfully through life.

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