seems to parallel the seven sections of the book. This sevenfold division reflects the completeness or perfection of the wisdom given in Proverbs. Solomon is the primary author of the book, though some other contributors, both anonymous and otherwise, added their wisdom. The seven “pillars” of wisdom’s perfect house are: (1) the proverbs of Solomon son of David (1:1–9:18), (2) the proverbs of Solomon (10:1–22:16), (3) the words of the wise (22:17–24:22), (4) sayings that also belong to the wise (24:23–34),
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