Proverbs 1

Purpose

The Proverbs are a collection of discourses from a father to a son, a young man just entering adulthood. Solomon is the chief author and was a man with many sons and many wives and a man of great spiritual wisdom from God. This book, though written by an Israelite king, is for a much broader audience than just Israel. It is directed from father to son, but again, the audience is anyone who seeks a Godly life and spiritual learning.

The introduction clearly states its purpose, "Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and disciple...to lead disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair." (v. 2-3).  Those who are wise will become wiser, those with understanding will gain direction. And those who do not fear God and shun this wisdom are and will remain fools before God and man.

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.