Proverbs 22:17-29
Today marks a bit of a transition in Proverbs. Thus far, all of the internal clues have pointed to Solomon as the author, but today’s first verse, Proverbs 22:17, mentions “the words of the wise” — potentially an indication of a new author. In addition, Proverbs 22:17-21 acts as a fresh introduction to a new section.
Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise…
Proverbs 22:17a,19
That your trust may be in the LORD,
I have made them known to you today, even to you.
And here we have the whole purpose of Proverbs: that your trust may be in the LORD. Let’s just sit with that thought today.
Lovely way to end this section of Proverbs.
Thanks, John, for all your input. It has been very thought provoking!