Are proverbs promises?

No — they are general principles, not guarantees. Wisdom describes how life usually works, not how it always works.

What is the 'fear of the Lord'?

Reverent awe that takes God seriously. Proverbs calls it 'the beginning of knowledge' (1:7) — the right starting point for wisdom.

Proverbs

Catholic Bible · Old Testament · 31 chapters · DRA

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About Proverbs

Proverbs is the wisdom literature of ancient Israel — practical sayings rooted in 'the fear of the Lord' that train the heart and hands for daily life.

Key verses

Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 3:5
Proverbs 22:6

Frequently asked about Proverbs

Are proverbs promises?: No — they are general principles, not guarantees. Wisdom describes how life usually works, not how it always works.
What is the 'fear of the Lord'?: Reverent awe that takes God seriously. Proverbs calls it 'the beginning of knowledge' (1:7) — the right starting point for wisdom.