The Book Of { Proverbs } A Summary

   The purpose of Proverbs "is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise." (1:2) As I read Proverbs through I was surprised to see that not every verse is a stand alone timeless truth, as pointed out in class, and I also noticed how much of a dialogue it is. I loved how God is referred to as Wisdom. He is in fact, the source of Solomon's wisdom and so it is only right that He should step in and correct and inspire. One of my favourite verses is 22:18 it says, "For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips." I love the imagery of taking these truths and keeping them in our hearts and always on our lips. Proverbs is rich with insight and it really can be applicable to life now-a-days. The next time I read it, I plan to sit with it and soak it in.