Chapter 1 is an introduction to the significance and character of the book of Proverbs. It is a portrayed as a very practical book, but never simplistic or moralistic. It is a part of Israel’s wisdom literature, which is nothing less than the grace of God beautifying our daily lives.

Source: R. Kent Hughes, ed., Proverbs: Wisdom That Works (Crossway, 2012), 15-23.

This material is made available with the permission of Crossway.

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