Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-191).
Summary
This volume is part of The Cambridge Bible Commentary.
Contents
The wisdom tradition in the ancient Near East 3 -- The book of Proverbs and its models: resemblances and differences 7 -- The structure of the book 12 -- Advice to the reader 15 -- Wisdom and folly contrasted 46 -- A collection of wise sayings 56 -- Thirty wise sayings 126 -- Other collections of wise sayings 144 -- A capable wife 182 -- List of subjects 187.