Proverbs: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Proverbs one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About ProverbsPermalink

Proverbs teaches practical wisdom rooted in the fear of the Lord, applying God’s instruction to speech, work, relationships, money, justice, and character.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Wisdom

Chapters

31

Chapter index

Proverbs, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Wisdom’s invitationPermalink

Proverbs 1–9 · A father urges the pursuit of wisdom

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02

Proverbs of SolomonPermalink

Proverbs 10–29 · Short sayings for wise and faithful living

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03

Final wisdom collectionsPermalink

Proverbs 30–31 · Agur, Lemuel, and the excellent woman

• Chapter 30 →
• Chapter 31 →

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