The book of Proverbs in the Bible contains a gold mine of experiential theology - Christianity in “working clothes.” Studying the Book of Proverbs: A Manual for Living was written to provide a historical and lexicological framework, as well as gather as many as possible of these golden nuggets (short sentences based on long experience) and arrange them according to their various themes. Another subject dealt with is a comprehensive analysis of our speech and its potential for evil (and good). The finale is an overview of how New Testament writers have utilized ‘Proverbs’ through extensive quotations and from the mouth of the Lord Jesus Himself, who is God.