# Proverbs 16 General Notes

### Structure and formatting

Chapter 16 continues the section of the book which is attributed to Solomon and is filled mainly with short, individual proverbs. 

### Special concepts in this chapter

#### King and royalty

Some of these proverbs mention a king. As in other cases, this is intended to apply to all rulers. 

#### Themes

There are individual proverbs that run along common themes, often including contrasting elements: wise/foolish, money, lazy/diligent, truth telling, wicked/righteous, sluggard, pride/humility, integrity/crookedness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/foolish]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]])

## Links:

* __[Proverbs 16:01 Notes](./01.md)__

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