The Message: The Book of Proverbs

by Anonymous (Translator), Eugene H. Peterson

Updated in a riveting, modern paraphrase, let this practical wisdom transform your life--at home, at work, at play.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Religion, Faith, Devotional, Parenting, Self Help

112 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 1995

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

* They are officially published under that name
* They are traditional stories not attributed to a specific author
* They are religious texts not generally attributed to a specific author

Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.

See also: Anonymous

Reviews

[Sher · Rating 2 out of 5]

I generally like the Message translation of the Bible, because it is so immediate, forceful, and alive. This translation of Proverbs follows, but, as often happens to me when I read Christian literature, I found the condemnatory tone of dos and don'ts off putting.

[Colleen]

Wisdom from the Source, our Creator! I invite everyone to check this out. The Message rocks!

[Joan Haughton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book of wisdom. This book has taught me so much about life. Proverbs is a road map to health, wealth, peace and protection. It is a good book to read a chapter a day of to gain, knowledge, insight and understanding.

Bless the name of Jesus!

[LaDonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get wisdom, get understanding.

[Helfren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Direct interpretation of the bible Proverb into the modern world. Quite good. Surprising.

[Danny Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

[Ian Watt]

really fresh version of proverbs.

[Jason Kanz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recently, I was looking for a pocket volume of the Proverbs. I poked around on Amazon and didn't find much, but I did come across a small book based on Eugene Peterson's "The Message" paraphrase. At three-and-a-half bucks, it seemed like an easy decision. At 112 pages and about the size of a standard photograph, this one was the perfect size. I can slip it into my pocket to bring with me. Although, not my traditional translation, Peterson's rendering of the Proverbs packs a real punch. For example 15:33 reads "God smashes the pretensions of the arrogant; he stands with those who have no standing." I would happily recommend this to those interested in a pocket Proverbs book.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book from Tyndale Rewards.com because I wanted to take up the challenge of reading the book of Proverbs daily.

What I like about this book is that it is simple to read. No footnotes, columnar references, or study helps. It is just the book of Proverbs with side-by-side readings of two translations of Scripture.

It is a great devotional book and an excellent source of reading of the most popular books of the Bible.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Proverbs contains amazing wisdom to help a person live their life in a way that is wise and successful. The Message translation is accurate and easy to read and understand.

[Audra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I skipped around and read what felt right to me at that moment.

[Cheryl Lowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I try to read a chapter a night, every night. It is great advice worth reading over and over again.

[Jared Bercea · Rating 5 out of 5]

words of wisdom translated in today's language.

[James Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spent a week with Proverbs and for me this version might have been a little too modernized for my liking, but it is still all good reading!!