In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes to his son cautioning him not fall astray. It is regarded as a source of wisdom literature. Not all are attributed to King Solomon, but most are. Total there are 31 sayings in the book of Proverbs. Other writers for Proverbs include King Lemuel, Ague, and several anonymous wise men. King Hezekiah is credited with writing Proverbs 25-29.
I am seeking God wisdom, guidance, and direction in my life. I am trying to trust in God's plans and direction. Proverbs is a type of wisdom literature reminding the reader of the wisdom of God. Proverbs also remind the reader of the sovereignty of God, to fear God, compares the wisdom of God vs the wisdom of man, and uses personification to describe the pitfalls of falling into sin.
The book of Proverbs takes a direct shift at the very end of book in chapter 31. Chapter 31 details what a godly woman that serves others looks like. In this chapter it is King Lemuel who describes these qualities of a Proverbs 31 type woman and what that entails. These descriptions are details descriptions of women that men look for. The last section describes a virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:10-31.
