Welcome to "The House of Wisdom" devotional based on the book of Proverbs The book of Proverbs is a compilation of wise sayings, general truths, fundamental principles, or rules of conduct. The Hebrew word translated "proverb" is also translated "oracle" and "parable." Most proverbs are short, compact statements that express truths about human behavior using contrasts or direct comparisons. Many proverbs describe the consequences of a particular action or character trait. (Read a full summary on the Book of Proverbs here: http: //www.biblestudytools.com/proverbs) The opening chapter of...