Proverbs 1:1
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”
דָּוִד
David. Beloved. The shepherd boy who became king. A man after God's own heart. God chooses the surrendered heart not the impressive resume.
מֶלֶךְ
the king of
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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בֵּן
the son of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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מָשָׁל
the proverbs of
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מָשָׁל
properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
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שְׁלֹמֹה
Solomon
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שְׁלֹמֹה
Shelomah, David's successor
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