1. survey of the Bible
The Book of Proverbs

2. General Overview
the book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, mostly by Solomon (1 Kngs. 4:29-32)
“proverb” – a concise statement teaching a general and practical truth
like the Psalms, there is no narrative theme, though there is the overall theme of wisdom
general divisions in the book
ch.1-9  essays on wisdom and practical applications
ch  individual proverbs

3. Theme of Proverbs the beauty and blessing of wisdom (1:1-7)
more precious than treasures (3:13-18)
instruction of the next generation (4:1-13)
searching for wisdom (2:1-6)
walking in wisdom (4:20-27)
consequence of rejecting wisdom (1:28-33)
the wisdom of God, not the world
(1 Cor. 2:1-7)(Eph. 5:17)(James 3:17)

4. Importance to Christians
usage of the Proverbs in the New Testament
(25:21-22; Rom. 12:20)(3:11-12; Heb. 12:5-6) (3:34; James 4:6)(10:12; 11:31; 1 Pet. 4:8, 18)
practical wisdom for all ages, including ours
for marriages (5:15-21; 31:10)(Eph. 5:33)
for families (15:17; 22:6; 13:24)(Eph. 6:4)
for friendships (18:24; 22:24-25)(1 Cor. 15:33) (2 Tim. 2:22)
for self-control (29:11; 14:29)(1 Cor. 9:27)

5. Conclusion
the book of Proverbs is a reference book for many choices in life
cannot get a practical understanding on just one reading, should refer to it periodically
an excellent source of short, thought-provoking memory verses
Prov. 3:3-4
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.