Identify two major sections of Proverbs and describe their content and purpose.

• A. A section of admonitions by a father/mother to a son about beginning with the fear of the LORD; a collection of individual proverbs on ethical conduct and daily wisdom.
• B. A historical narrative about kings in Israel; a prophetic oracle about the coming Messiah.
• C. A poetic collection of psalms about worship; a legal code for everyday life.
• D. A narrative about wisdom traditions; a collection of fables about farming.

Answer: (C)