Proverbs 1:1

Good News Translation

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon succeeded his father David as king, and his royal power was firmly established.

1 Kings 5:12

The Lord kept his promise and gave Solomon wisdom. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with each other.

1 Chronicles 22:9

He did, however, make me a promise. He said, ‘You will have a son who will rule in peace, because I will give him peace from all his enemies. His name will be Solomon, because during his reign I will give Israel peace and security.

1 Chronicles 28:5

He gave me many sons, and out of them all he chose Solomon to rule over Israel, the Lord's kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23

So Solomon succeeded his father David on the throne which the Lord had established. He was a successful king, and the whole nation of Israel obeyed him.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died at a ripe old age, wealthy and respected, and his son Solomon succeeded him as king.

Proverbs 10:1

These are Solomon's proverbs: Wise children make their fathers proud of them; foolish ones bring their mothers grief.

Proverbs 22:21

and will teach you what the truth really is. Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.

Proverbs 25:1

Here are more of Solomon's proverbs, copied by scribes at the court of King Hezekiah of Judah.

Ecclesiastes 1:1

These are the words of the Philosopher, David's son, who was king in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

But because the Philosopher was wise, he kept on teaching the people what he knew. He studied proverbs and honestly tested their truth.

John 16:25

“I have used figures of speech to tell you these things. But the time will come when I will not use figures of speech, but will speak to you plainly about the Father.