1. An Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
   - Book of Proverbs

1. A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
   "The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' encourages timely effort";
   - adage, saw, byword

Type of: book, expression, locution, saying

Part of: Hagiographa, Ketubim, Ketuvim, Old Testament, sapiential book, wisdom book, wisdom literature, Writings

Encyclopedia: Proverbs, Book of