Proverbs 25 and 26 say that they are specifically proverbs of Solomon copied down by officials in King Hezekiah’s court. They begin with council to kings that they must search out the truth. Their subjects should know their place and wait to be called into their presence.

There are quite a few proverbs dealing with neighbors. Speak well of and to each other. If you have a complaint, bring it directly to the person instead of telling the world about it. Do overstay your welcome.

Be careful in what you say to someone who is in sorrow. Don’t trust foolish people to do what is right.

In 1 Thessalonians 4 Paul exhorts them to live holy lives, to love one another, to live quietly and mind their own affairs. He says that they are already doing these things and he wants them to do more of the same.

He tells them not to mourn for those who have died. We have hope because we know they are with Christ. If we are still alive when Christ comes we will be caught up in the clouds with Jesus and be with the Lord forever.