Proverbs Chapters - WEB Bible
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings primarily from King Solomon, offering practical guidance for every dimension of life — family relationships, work, finances, speech, friendship, and integrity. The book opens with a foundational premise: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 1:7). Proverbs Bible chapters address readers as a father instructing a son, urging the pursuit of wisdom over foolishness, righteousness over wickedness, diligence over laziness. The book closes with the celebrated portrait of the virtuous woman (Proverbs 31), whose industrious character and godly devotion remain a timeless model of faithful womanhood.
About Proverbs
Proverbs is the twentieth book of the Bible, attributed primarily to King Solomon with contributions from Agur and King Lemuel, compiled around 950-700 BC and spanning 31 chapters. It is the primary example of biblical wisdom literature, consisting largely of short, pithy sayings that distill practical wisdom for navigating every area of human life: marriage, parenting, business, friendship, speech, work, money, humility, and integrity. The book opens with an extended invitation to embrace wisdom personified as a woman calling out in the streets, and closes with the famous description of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31. Major themes include the fear of the Lord as the beginning of all wisdom, the contrast between wisdom and folly, the importance of character and integrity, and the long-term rewards of righteous living. Key chapters include Proverbs 1-9 (the extended wisdom discourses), Proverbs 10-29 (the collections of individual proverbs), and Proverbs 31 (the virtuous woman). Famous verses include Proverbs 3:5-6 -- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight -- and Proverbs 22:6 -- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs KJV Bible reading offers timeless guidance for daily life. Read the Book of Proverbs online here in full.