Solomon served God until his old age. During Solomon's rule, the people of Israel were very prosperous. When people have plenty, they often forget God. They forget the important rules of righteous living. The book of Proverbs was written to help people remember God and the right way to live.
Proverbs are short, wise sayings.
They usually make just one point. They are easily remembered. Most nations have proverbs which are commonly repeated among them. They were meant for all people in all nations. There are four sections in the book of Proverbs.