The book of Proverbs contains a well of ancient wisdom tucked inside poetic metaphors, symbols, imagery, and nuances ripe with meaning. The Spirit of revelation has breathed upon every verse to embed a deeper meaning of practical insight to guide our steps into the lives God meant for us to live.

This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Proverbs provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God’s precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of Proverbs, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. Each lesson then walks you through a portion from the book and includes features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, maps, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history.

Enrich your biblical understanding of the book of Proverbs, experience God’s love for you, and share his heart with others.