Proverbs 13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,buta scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2From the fruit of his mouth a maneats what is good,but the desire of the treacherousis for violence.3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;he who opens wide his lipscomes to ruin.4The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,while the soul of the dilig...

Proverbs 12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he whohates reproof isstupid.2A good manobtains favor from theLord,but a man of evil devices he condemns.3No one is established by wickedness,but the root ofthe righteous will never be moved.4An excellent wife isthe crown of her husband,but she whobrings shame is likerottenness in his bones.5The th...

Proverbs 11 A false balance is an abomination to theLord,but a just weight is his delight.2When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but withthe humble is wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them,but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,but righteousness delivers from death.5The righteousness of t...

Proverbs 11 A false balance is an abomination to theLord,but a just weight is his delight.2When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but withthe humble is wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them,but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,but righteousness delivers from death.5The righteousness of t...

Proverbs 10 The Proverbs of Solomon The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father,but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.2Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,but righteousness delivers from death.3TheLorddoes not let the righteous go hungry,but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.4A slack handcauses poverty,but the hand of the ...

Proverbs 8 The Blessings of Wisdom Does notwisdom call?Does notunderstanding raise her voice?2Onthe heights beside the way,at the crossroads she takes her stand;3besidethe gates in front ofthe town,at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:4"To you, Omen, I call,and my cry is tothe children of man.5Osimple ones, learnprudence;Ofools, learn sense.6H...

Proverbs 7 Warning Against the Adulteress My son, keep my wordsandtreasure up my commandments with you;2keep my commandments and live;keep my teaching asthe apple of your eye;3bind them on your fingers;write them on the tablet of your heart.4Say to wisdom, "You are my sister,"and call insight your intimate friend,5to keep you fromthe forbidden[a]woman,f...

Proverbs 6 Practical Warnings My son, if you have put upsecurity for your neighbor,havegiven your pledge for a stranger,2if you aresnared in the words of your mouth,caught in the words of your mouth,3then do this, my son, and save yourself,for you have come into the hand of your neighbor:go, hasten,[a]andplead urgently with your neighbor.4Give your eyes...

Proverbs 5 Warning Against Adultery My son, be attentive to my wisdom;incline your ear to my understanding,2that you may keepdiscretion,and your lips mayguard knowledge.3For the lips ofa forbidden[a]woman drip honey,and her speech[b]issmoother than oil,4but in the end she isbitter aswormwood,sharp asa two-edged sword.5Her feetgo down to death;her steps ...

Proverbs 3-4 Trust in theLordwith All Your Heart My son, do not forget my teaching,but let your heart keep my commandments,2forlength of days and years of lifeandpeace they will add to you. 3Let notsteadfast love andfaithfulness forsake you;bind them around your neck;write them on the tablet of your heart.4So you willfind favor andgood success[a]in...