Proverbs

Proverbs as a chiasm

1. A
   Two-part introduction1:1–9:181:1–7 (prologue) and 1:8–9:18 (instructions)
2. B
   Solomon's proverbs — first collection10:1–22:16
3. C
   CENTER: Words of the Wise22:17–24:34
4. B′
   Solomon's proverbs — second collection25:1–29:27
5. A′
   Two-part conclusion30:1–31:31ch 30 and ch 31