1. — INTRODUCTION DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK (Proverbs 1:1-6).
(1) Proverbs. — For the various senses of the Hebrew mâshâl thus translated, see Introduction.
Solomon. — The absolute quiet and prosperity of the reign of Solomon (the man of peace), as described in 1 Kings 4:20, sqq., would naturally be conducive to the growth of a sententious philosophy; whereas the constant wars and dangerous life of David had called forth the impassioned eloquence of the Psalms.