While other books articulate profound theological truths, lengthy narratives of triumph and failure, or prophetic preaching to a disobedient people, Proverbs concerns itself completely with instructing people in the path of practical wisdom.

It simply complies numerous short instructions for living an effective life on earth, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. Many of us would have some favourites verses in Proverbs that resonate with them. The writers of the book recognized the varied circumstances of a person’s life and provided principles to apply in a variety of situations rather than instructions to follow in only a few specific instances. It covers practical wisdom in the area of money matter, work ethic, attitude, pride and humility, relationship, morality, speech, envy, counsel etc.