INTRODUCTION

1. What is a proverb? 
2. How does it fit?  
3. Types of Proverbs
4. Outline of Proverbs

The Prologue

Proverbs 1:1-7

First Introductory Discourse

Enticements to secure happiness by violence

Proverbs 1:8-19

Second Introductory Discourse

Warnings Against Rejecting Wisdom

Proverbs 1:20-33

Commendation of Wisdom

Benefits of Accepting Wise Instruction

Proverbs 2:1-22

Wisdom’s instructions & benefits

Proverbs 3:1 - 35

Commendation of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:1 - 4:27