Proverbs
Americannoun
noun
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
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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 • Jul. 23, 2025
He said the title of the book comes from Proverbs 16:18, which says “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
From Washington Times • May 28, 2023
The King will pray aloud using words inspired from the hymn I vow to thee my country and from the biblical books of Galatians and Proverbs.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2023
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it,” said the tweet, quoting the Book of Proverbs.
From Washington Post • May 27, 2022
He was big on ancient customs and beliefs and was known to quote Elders Proverbs.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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