Proverbs

American  

[prov-erbz] / ˈprɒv ərbz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a book of the Bible, containing the sayings of sages. Prov.

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Proverbs British  

/ ˈprɒvɜːbz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a book of the Old Testament consisting of the proverbs of various Israelite sages including Solomon

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Etymology

Origin of Proverbs

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French proverbes, from Late Latin Prōverbia (Salomōnis, Solomōnis), translation of Hebrew mishlē (Shĕlōmōh) “Proverbs (of Solomon)”

Example Sentences

The milkshake cup features Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Proverbs 3:5-6 ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.’”

From Los Angeles Times

She promises "increase" for those who sow a "seed," citing Proverbs 1:33, which promises "safety" and "ease" to believers.

From Salon

The King James Bible is loaded with memorable analogies, and one of the most vivid is from Proverbs: “As a dog returneth to its vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”

From New York Times

The Book of Proverbs tells believers to not mess with the poor, or “the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.”

From Los Angeles Times