PROVERBS Definition & Meaning

Proverbs

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noun

(used with a singular verb)

a book of the Bible, containing the sayings of sages. : Prov.

Proverbs

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noun

functioning as singular a book of the Old Testament consisting of the proverbs of various Israelite sages including Solomon

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Origin of Proverbs¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French proverbes, from Late Latin Prōverbia (Salomōnis, Solomōnis), translation of Hebrew mishlē (Shĕlōmōh) “Proverbs (of Solomon)”

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She promises "increase" for those who sow a "seed," citing Proverbs 1:33, which promises "safety" and "ease" to believers.

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He was big on ancient customs and beliefs and was known to quote Elders Proverbs.

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The King James Bible is loaded with memorable analogies, and one of the most vivid is from Proverbs: “As a dog returneth to its vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”

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The Book of Proverbs tells believers to not mess with the poor, or “the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.”

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He said the title of the book comes from Proverbs 16:18, which says “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

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