Proverbs
This is a collection of the sayings written to help people make wise decisions that bring about justice. They are short sayings communicating a moral truth or principle.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
1. The proverbs of Solomon. My son, do not envy or follow the sinners. Wisdom calls aloud, and the[...]
Chapter 2
2. Apply your heart to understanding, my son. For God gives wisdom that will save you from the ways[...]
Chapter 3
3. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, my son. Do not overlook or hate his discipline. Wisdom is[...]
Chapter 4
4. Listen, my sons; Get wisdom. The path of the righteous is like the morning sun. Guard your heart[...]
Chapter 5
5. Listen to my words, my son. In the end, adulteresses will be as bitter as wormwood. Stay away[...]
Chapter 6
6. A little slumber and poverty will attack you like a bandit. A scoundrel sows discord. Any man[...]
Chapter 7
7. Wisdom will keep you away from the adulteress. I saw an adulteress seducing a young man, and he[...]
Chapter 8
8. Wisdom cries aloud, “My mouth speaks the truth. God brought me forth at the start of his work.[...]
Chapter 9
9. Wisdom has built her house. She says, “Come and leave your folly. “ The fear of the Lord is[...]
Chapter 10
10. A wise son makes his father glad. Love covers all offenses. Sin is not lacking in many words.[...]
Chapter 11
11. God hates dishonest scales, and the wicked earn false wages. Whoever provides water will[...]
Chapter 12
12. No one finds security through wickedness. Those who toil on the land have food. Rash words[...]
Chapter 13
13. The righteous despise lies. Deferred hope makes the heart sick. Whoever follows reproof is[...]
Chapter 14
14. The talk of fools is a rod for their backs. My heart may ache even in laughter. Those who[...]
Chapter 15
15. A gentle answer turns away wrath. The Lord’s eyes are everywhere. Plans fail due to lack of[...]
Chapter 16
16. A man plans his way, but it is God who directs his steps. Kings hate evil, and pride goes[...]
Chapter 17
17. A wise servant will reign over a shameful son. Beginning a quarrel is like breaching a dam.[...]
Chapter 18
18. A fool delights in his own opinions, and the Lord’s name is a strong tower. A gift opens the[...]
Chapter 19
19. Wealth makes friends, and a false witness must be punished. A good wife is from the Lord, and[...]
Chapter 20
20. Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Even a child is known for his deeds. God hates false[...]
Chapter 21
21. Doing justice is better than sacrifice. Better live on a roof than live with a quarrelsome[...]
Chapter 22
22. A good name is better than riches. Train your child, and he will never go astray. Incline your[...]
Chapter 23
23. Do not wear yourself out to get rich. Do not move a boundary marker. Buy the truth and do not[...]
Chapter 24
24. Do not envy the wicked. Wisdom is sweet to the soul. Dear the Lord and the king. I saw thorns[...]
Chapter 25
25. Do not praise yourself in the presence of the king. Give food to your enemy if he’s hungry.[...]
Chapter 26
26. As a dog returns to its vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly. A quarrel dies down without[...]
Chapter 27
27. Faithful are the wounds of a friend. A loud blessing in the morning is taken as a curse. A[...]
Chapter 28
28. Better to be poor and honest than wicked and rich. Whoever confesses sins will receive mercy.[...]
Chapter 29
29. A king builds the land by justice. There is no peace whether a fool ranges or laughs. Correct[...]
Chapter 30
30. Every God’s word is pure. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Four things are never[...]
Chapter 31
31. Speak up for the speechless. Who can find a perfect wife? She purchases a field, makes[...]
