Commentaries on Proverbs
A list of the best commentaries on Proverbs ranked by scholars, journal reviws, and site users. You can find the best commentary on Proverbs for you using the tools on the right side.
Top 3 Commentaries
The Book of Proverbs. 2 Vols. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2005.
Princeton Seminary
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Tim Challies
The clear consensus among the experts is that Waltke’s massive two-volume set is the absolute best commentary on Proverbs. more
Joel R. Beeke
The embodiment of God’s wisdom for everyday living, the Book of Proverbs has been quoted by Jews, Christians, and Muslims for centuries. more
Peter Krol
Waltke really knows his stuff. more
Proverbs. BCOT. Baker Academic, 2006.
Tim Challies
Longman is a notable Old Testament scholar who also pens a helpful Old Testament Commentary Survey that I’ve relied on for this “Best Commentaries” series. more
Neal Piwowarski
Tremper Longman III already has produced excellent commentaries on Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and Daniel. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith Mathison)
Longman is the general editor of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms, and the contributor of the volume on Proverbs. more
Proverbs 1–9. AYB. Yale University Press, 2000.
Denver Seminary Journal
A detailed and careful study, with full awareness of the key issues. more
New and Notable
Proverbs. ApOTC. IVP Academic, 2022.
ThomasCreedy
Whilst a technical - and Overland is particularly competent in the languages and literature of both Proverbs itself and the surrounding context - and weighty commentary, this has a devotional heart. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wilson, Lindsay | Proverbs | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | Ansberry, Chris | Proverbs | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Cook, Johann | Proverbs | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Estelle, Bryan D. | Proverbs | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Fink, David | Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs | Reformation Commentary on Scripture |
| forthcoming | Goldingay, John | Proverbs | Commentaries for Christian Formation |
| forthcoming | Krispenz, Jutta | Proverbs | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | McCreesh, Thomas P. | Proverbs | Berit Olam: Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry |
| forthcoming | Schipper, Bernd Ulrich | Proverbs 2: 16–31 | Hermeneia |