'Proverbs' in the Bible
Therefore the ones who speak in proverbs say: Come to Heshbon and let it be built! Let the city of Sihon be established!
His reputation was known throughout the surrounding nations. Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay."
These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
I'm determined to oppose that person and make him an example. Proverbs will be written about him when I eliminate him from my people. Then you'll know that I am the LORD."'"
"Now, everyone who likes proverbs will quote this proverb about you, "Like mother, like daughter.'