The title for these chapters is taken from the Greek, since the MT buries the phrase in verse 17. See the introduction for the international character of wisdom and the influence of Israel’s neighbors, especially Egypt. There can be no doubt that this section has been influenced by the Egyptian text known as Teaching of Amenemope (about 1100 B.C.E.), but there is considerable difference of opinion on the extent and manner of the influence. There is a certain concensus on the following points. The Hebrew is dependent upon the Egyptian from 22:17 to 23:11. Although the number “thirty” seems assured as the correct reading in 22:20, there is no general agreement on the numbering of the thirty sayings in 22:17–24:22 (i.e., at which point a new title and small collection occurs). The manner of t…