Proverbial teaching is one of the most ancient forms of instruction. Handed down in short, pithy, easy-to-remember sayings, proverbs have long been used to instruct and exhort. The Book of Proverbs, in keeping with the form, is utilitarian, designed for reflection and practical application. Amassing some of the most significant late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century studies on Proverbs, these volumes put the Old Testament book under the microscope.

Rills from the Fountain of Wisdom provides reflections on the proverbs in an easy-to-approach devotional style. Abandoning a typical chapter and verse approach, William M. Engles meditates on the proverbs by focusing, instead, on the subject matter of each proverb. He invites the reader to ask questions and to delve into the depths of the word and unveil the beauty and wisdom within.