Proverbs, Book of, is a book of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. It is also known as the Proverbs of Solomon because, according to tradition, King Solomon wrote it. However, scholars believe that the book’s assortment of moral and religious sayings, poems, and warnings come from various periods in the history of ancient Israel. They were probably not collected in their present form until after the period of the Babylonian Exile, which ended in 538 B.C.
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The Book of Proverbs is a product of the educational system of ancient Israel. Children were educated primarily at home. The instructional value of many sections of Proverbs reflects the teachings of parents trying to raise their children to become successful and responsible adults. Other sections of the Book of Proverbs may come from a palace school for the training of government officials. The Book of Proverbs has earned universal appeal because it contains material valuable to all people who hope to live a life of wisdom, honesty, responsibility, self-control, and respect for God. Many of the book’s sayings have become part of everyday speech.
