Old Testament · Poetry & Wisdom
Proverbs
Written by Solomon and other wise teachers. Written for Young people learning how to live.
Big picture in three sentences
Proverbs is a collection of short, sharp sayings about work, words, money, and friendship.
Wisdom is pictured as someone calling out in the street, wanting to be found.
The starting line of wisdom is respect for the Lord.
A gentle answer turns away wrath is one sentence a whole family can practice.
Key verse · Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.”
Stories families know from this book
- Trust in the Lord
- A gentle answer
- The friend who stays close