A proverb is a short wise saying, especially in the Book of Proverbs. It is a nugget of wisdom. It is a pearl of truth. It is a gem of insight. It is a word to the wise. It is a saying for the simple. It is a lesson for the young. It is a reminder for the old. It is a guide for the living. It is a proverb.

The Book of Proverbs is in the Old Testament. It is attributed to Solomon. He was the wisest man who ever lived. He spoke three thousand proverbs. He wrote a thousand and five songs. He taught about wisdom. He taught about folly. He taught about life. He taught about death. He taught about wealth. He taught about poverty. He taught about work. He taught about rest. He taught about friends. He taught about enemies. He taught about words. He taught about silence. He taught about love. He taught about lust. He taught about pride. He taught about humility. He taught about the fear of the Lord. That is the beginning of wisdom. That is the proverb.

Famous proverbs

• Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
• Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
• Proverbs 4:23: Keep your heart with all vigilance.
• Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turns away wrath.
• Proverbs 16:18: Pride goes before destruction.
• Proverbs 17:22: A cheerful heart is good medicine.
• Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go.
• Proverbs 31:10: An excellent wife who can find?

A proverb is not a promise. It is not a guarantee. It is not a law. It is not a formula. It is not a magic spell. It is not a quick fix. It is not a silver bullet. It is not a proverb. It is a proverb. It is a general truth. It is a wise observation. It is a common pattern. It is a likely outcome. It is a practical guide. It is a moral lesson. It is a spiritual insight. It is a word to the wise. It is a proverb. A word to the wise is enough. That is the proverb. That is the wisdom. That is the truth. That is the proverb.