Proverbs 2 Chapter Introduction

Structure and Formatting

The benefits of wisdom * God watches over those who see wisdom ([2:1–11](../02/01.md)) * Wisdom saves you from wicked men ([2:12–15](../02/12.md)) * Wisdom saves you from adulterous women ([2:16–19](../02/16.md)) * Following wisdom leads to a good life ([2:20–22](../02/20.md))

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

My Son

Occasionally, Solomon addresses a series of proverbs to “my son” or “sons.” This does not mean that all of those proverbs only apply to males. Instead, these phrases are forms used to pass on advice from a father to his son, and the kind of advice in these proverbs is about common temptations of young men.