The commentary is practical, hard-hitting, current, and spiritual.

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

The commentary is practical, hard-hitting, current, and spiritual.

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

The commentary is practical, hard-hitting, current, and spiritual.

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.