Proverbs 15 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The soothing tongue isRead More …

Proverbs 14 1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of theRead More …

Proverbs 13 1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,     but a mocker does not respond to rebukes. 2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,     but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,     but those who speak rashly will comeRead More …

Proverbs 12 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,     but whoever hates correction is stupid. 2 Good people obtain favor from the Lord,     but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. 3 No one can be established through wickedness,     but the righteous cannot be uprooted. 4 A wife of noble character is her husband’sRead More …

Proverbs 11 1 The Lord detests dishonest scales,     but accurate weights find favor with him. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,     but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,     but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,     but righteousnessRead More …

Proverbs 10 Proverbs of Solomon 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father,     but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,     but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,     but he thwartsRead More …

Proverbs 9 Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 1 Wisdom has built her house;     she has set up[a] its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;     she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls     from the highest point of theRead More …

Proverbs 8 Wisdom’s Call 1 Does not wisdom call out?     Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 At the highest point along the way,     where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gate leading into the city,     at the entrance, she cries aloud: 4 “To you, O people, I callRead More …

Proverbs 7 Warning Against the Adulterous Woman 7 My son, keep my words     and store up my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and you will live;     guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your fingers;     write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say toRead More …

Proverbs 6 Warnings Against Folly 1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,     if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 you have been trapped by what you said,     ensnared by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, to free yourself,Read More …