Who wrote the book? Proverbs, like Psalms, names multiple individuals as the authors of its various sections. Solomon was uniquely qualified to serve as the principal author for ... Proverbs accomplishes something no other biblical book does: it simply compiles numerous short instructions for living an effective life on earth. read more
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. read more
Date of Writing: Solomon's proverbs were penned around 900 B.C. During his reign as king, the nation of Israel reached its pinnacle spiritually, politically, culturally, and economically. As Israel's reputation soared, so did King Solomon's. read more
King Solomon, the wisest of men, is credited with writing many of the proverbs that are in the collection of the Book of Proverbs (1:1). These and more are attributed to Solomon and confirmed in 1 Kings 4:30-32. read more