The wisdom literature of the OT presents a striking divine tension that reflects the complexities of life under the sun while pointing us to eternal truths.

This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom. Jewish tradition teaches that King Solomon authored the Book of Proverbs; in Hebrew, the book is known as Mishlei Shlomo, or “The Proverbs ...

Proverbs 12:18 - "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 18:21 confirms this by saying, "Death and life are in the power of the ...