Transcription of Outline of Proverbs
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1 The Book of Proverbs Introduction: The very first word found in Proverbs is the Hebrew word masal. The Hebrew word masal is translated Proverbs in the 1901 ASV and is defined as byword, saying, a saying, usually brief, stating observations from experience so arrestingly that it gains popularity. The purpose is to warn against dangerous conduct, while encouraging behavior that promotes personal and social well-being" (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia vol. 3 page 1012). The very purpose of this book is given in the first six verses of chapter one.
Proverbs 25:1 states, “These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.” Content of Proverbs The theme of Proverbs is found at chapter 1:7 and 4:7. Solomon writes, "The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction" (Proverbs 1:7).
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