Proverbs 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 1:1 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 1:1 — KJV
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”
— Proverbs 1:1 (KJV)
Proverbs 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 1:1
“So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:1: solomon, son, david
“So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:1: solomon, son, david
“And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,”
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“And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son.”
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“And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 1:1: son, david, king
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