The book of Proverbs is part of the Old Testament Bible, written by King Solomon, son of King David. It is a book of wisdom to "teach the simple-minded discernment" as it says. The Austen Easy English Version is an easy to read English version edited by Pamela Ayn Austen from the King James 1611 version, and this book is in large 16 point print. Read without your glasses! (There is no commentary included within this version.)