The answer is in Proverbs Each chapter is arranged topically Can be used as a devotional aid or bible study companion

Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman combines a careful reading of Proverbs with theological insights.

The wisdom of Proverbs sometimes comforts and sometimes confuses. It contains some of our most cherished verses, as well as odd metaphors, and strange pronouncements that can feel cold or even cruel. What we need is a guide—someone who can explain the confusing bits and bring familiar passages to life. This is what the best preachers do, but you don’t have to wait until Sunday’s sermon. Encounter the beautiful depth of Proverbs through an enlightening verse-by-verse commentary from Irving Jensen that’s both straightforward and insightful. You’ll gain: Important historical and cultural background Useful charts and graphs Help with the difficult passages And more! You don’t have to go to seminary to encounter God in exciting, new ways through His Word. Discover how much more enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life.

If you or your small group loves studying the books of the Bible, this exploration of the wisdom in Proberbs is for you.

Designed for laypeople, these commentaries deal seriously with the biblical text without being overly technical. Introductory information, doctrinal themes, problem passages, and practical applications are examined.

The book of Proverbs is the world's greatest treasury of wisdom. It offers practical insights for day-to-day discussions and provides moral guidelines for living in an immoral world. As you unearth the riches of Proverbs, you will discover why "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" for all the affairs of everyday life.

Examines the chronology, authorship, composition, structure and context of Proverbs and provides cross-references alerting the reader to rich veins running beneath the surface of Proverbs and other Biblical books. --from publisher description.