Old Testament · 31 chapters
Proverbs
Author
Traditionally attributed chiefly to Solomon
Written
c. 900s BC, compiled over time
Themes
Wisdom · Speech · Work · Relationships
Proverbs is a collection of short, practical sayings about wisdom for everyday life — money, speech, friendship, and work — organized so that each of its 31 chapters roughly matches a day of the month.
Outline
The value of wisdomChapters 1-9
Solomon's proverbsChapters 10-22
Sayings of the wiseChapters 22-29
Closing poemsChapters 30-31
Where to begin
Chapter 1 for the purpose of the book, or read one chapter matching today's date — a traditional way to move through Proverbs a month at a time.