Bible (YLT) 20: Proverbs

Proverbs is ancient Israel's treasury of hard-won wisdom. These terse, memorable sayings capture the essence of practical living, offering guidance on speech, relationships, wealth, and the pursuit of wisdom itself. The text spans diverse voices: Solomon's collected observations on human nature, anonymous wisdom sayings, and the striking counsel of King Lemuel's mother to her son about proper leadership and restraint. What emerges is a coherent vision: that the fear of the Lord constitutes the beginning of true knowledge, and that wisdom, personified as a woman, calls out to all who will listen. Young's Literal Translation preserves the Hebrew's precise wording, making it invaluable for readers who want to engage with the text as close to its original form as possible.