![]() Centuries and centuries later, Proverbs is here to remind us that knowledge is worth more than anything. In our modern consumerist culture, it’s tempting to spend our energy chasing more money, a flashy car or the newest phone. While Proverbs is an ancient text, these lines prove that some wisdom is timeless. She is more precious than rubies All of your goods cannot equal her.” (Proverbs 3:13-15) “Happy are those who find wisdom…for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. “It is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy.” (Proverbs 3:18)įor Jews, this is arguably the most well-known line in the Book of Proverbs, especially because it may be the origin of the idea that wisdom, or more specifically Torah (in the classical Jewish interpretation), is a “tree of life” ( etz hayim in Hebrew).Ģ. Some translations have been lightly edited. Translations of the original Hebrew text are from Sefaria. Here are 10 lines from Proverbs that exemplify the insightful wisdom found throughout the book. Regardless of who truly wrote and compiled the book, it remains a practical source of guidance on life, love, parenting, handling challenging situations, being a good person and more. Jewish tradition teaches that King Solomon authored the Book of Proverbs in Hebrew, the book is known as Mishlei Shlomo, or “The Proverbs of Solomon,” though modern scholars set the book’s true completion long after King Solomon’s actual reign. ![]() It also contains colorful exhortations like “Lazybones, go to the ant study its ways and learn,” (Proverbs 6:6) and this most constant refrain: “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” (Proverbs 1:7) It gives us such memorable maxims that have seeped into popular culture such as “pride goeth before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18) and “spare the rod, spoil the child” (Proverbs 13:24). Comprising the second book in the Ketuvim (or Writings) section of the Tanakh, Proverbs is full of lines that share wisdom on the importance of centering your life and relationships around morality, personal responsibility and the values of the Torah. ![]() The Book of Proverbs is one of the most quoted books of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help Donate
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