How to benefit from the book of Proverbs

Let me suggest a great way to spend 10 minutes of your day sometime soon: go grab your ESV Study Bible (or go buy one if you don't have one yet), and read the "Introduction to Proverbs" section right before the book of Proverbs. I did that today, and I experienced a growth spurt not only in my understanding of the book of Proverbs and how to interpret and apply it, but also in my understanding of the general flow of Scripture and how/where Proverbs fits within the total biblical revelation that centers on Jesus Christ and what He has done for us and in us.

I've been trying the thing where you read 1 chapter in Proverbs and 3 Psalms each day (taking you through Proverbs and Psalms in a month), and it's been enriching so far. I know this isn't the only factor in reading the Bible profitably, but having so much Bible intake has been super helpful.

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart." -Proverbs 3:1-3.