Proverbs 1:1

New Living Translation

These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon became king and sat on the throne of David his father, and his kingdom was firmly established.

1 Kings 5:12

So the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he had promised. And Hiram and Solomon made a formal alliance of peace.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But you will have a son who will be a man of peace. I will give him peace with his enemies in all the surrounding lands. His name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

1 Chronicles 28:5

And from among my sons—for the Lord has given me many—he chose Solomon to succeed me on the throne of Israel and to rule over the Lord’s kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23

So Solomon took the throne of the Lord in place of his father, David, and he succeeded in everything, and all Israel obeyed him.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died at a ripe old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. Then his son Solomon ruled in his place.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Proverbs 22:21

In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.

Proverbs 25:1

These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.

Ecclesiastes 1:1

These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them.

John 16:25

“I have spoken of these matters in figures of speech, but soon I will stop speaking figuratively and will tell you plainly all about the Father.