Proverbs 1:1

Easy To Read Version

These words are the wise teachings of Solomon, the son of David. Solomon was the king of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

Now Solomon was king. He sat on the throne of his father David and was in complete control of his kingdom.

1 Kings 5:12

The Lord gave wisdom to Solomon as he had promised. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon. These two kings made a treaty between themselves.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But you have a son that is a man of peace. I will give your son a time of peace. His enemies around him will not bother him. His name is Solomon. {\cf2\super [236]} And I will give Israel peace and quiet during the time that Solomon is king.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons. And from all those sons, the Lord chose Solomon to be the new king of Israel. But really, Israel is the Lord’s kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23

Then Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king. Solomon took his father’s place. Solomon was very successful. All the people of Israel obeyed Solomon.

1 Chronicles 29:28

David died when he was old. David had lived a good, long life. David had many riches and honors. And David’s son Solomon became the new king after him.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs (wise sayings) of Solomon:

Proverbs 22:21

These words will teach you true and important things. Then you can give good answers to the one that sent you.

Proverbs 25:1

These are some more wise sayings of Solomon. These words were copied by servants of Hezekiah, king of Judah:

Ecclesiastes 1:1

These are the words from the Teacher. The Teacher was a son of David and king of Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

The Teacher was very wise. He used his wisdom to teach the people. The Teacher very carefully studied and arranged {\cf2\super [48]} many wise teachings.

John 16:25

“I have told you these things, using words that hide the meaning. But the time will come when I will not use words like that to tell you things. I will speak to you in plain words about the Father.