Proverbs 25 More Proverbs of Solomon 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. 3 As the heavens are high andRead More …

Proverbs 24 Saying 20 1 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; 2  for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. Saying 21 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filledRead More …

Proverbs 23 Saying 7 1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. Saying 8 4 Do not wearRead More …

Proverbs 22 1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2 Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. 3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep goingRead More …

Proverbs 21 1 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water     that he channels toward all who please him. 2 A person may think their own ways are right,     but the Lord weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just     is more acceptable to the LordRead More …

Proverbs 20 1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;     whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;     those who anger him forfeit their lives. 3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,     but every fool isRead More …

Proverbs 19 1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless     than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good—     how much more will hasty feet miss the way! 3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin,     yet their heart rages against the Lord. 4 Wealth attracts many friends,Read More …

Proverbs 18 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends     and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding     but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,     and with shame comes reproach. 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,     but the fountainRead More …

Proverbs 17 1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet     than a house full of feasting, with strife. 2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son     and will share the inheritance as one of the family. 3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,     but the LordRead More …

Proverbs 16 1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establishRead More …