The Book of Proverbs: Wisdom for Living a Good Life

This book has been edited for readers 12 years old and older to understand and enjoy. And as the Book of Proverbs says it is provided 'To give cleverness to youth, to the young man knowledge and understanding." The Book of Proverbs has been studied by Christians and Jews of centuries past to learn about the pitfalls of life and the virtues necessary to avoid them. Still today, after 2800 years, these proverbs continue to provide fresh advice for our every-day lives and wisdom for living the good life not only for Christians and Jews but for all people of good will. In its words, you will see the benefit of heeding the advice provided and pursuing the wisdom it offers for all of us striving to live a good life. This translation of the Book of Proverbs is taken from the Douay-Rheims Bible without the archaic language and modified to facilitate comprehension for younger readers.