Remember that the book of Proverbs describes life the way it should be. It doesn't dwell on the exceptions.
You might have a section that is "Sayings of the Wise" right after 22:16.....it is thought that Solomon did not author these. My NSRV says that these are a collection of sayings that come from an earlier Egyptian wisdom collection called Instruction of Amenemope written around 1200 BC....much of this deals with the protection of the poor and the dangers of idolatry.
Do you just love 23 29: 35.....even then there was alcoholism potential.....apparently, Israel produced some great wine.
Look what comes up from the depths of the sea.
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