Proverbs

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:…

My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you,…

My son, do not forget my instruction, and let your heart guard my commands,…

Listen, sons, to a father's discipline, and pay attention, so you may gain understanding.…

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,…

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have pledged yourself to a s…

My son, keep my words and treasure my commands within you.…

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?…

Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.…

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son is grief …

Dishonest scales are detestable to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.…

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is senseless.…

A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.…

The wisest of women builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own h…

A gentle answer turns away fury, but a harsh word stirs up anger.…

A person may arrange his thoughts, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.…

Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of feasting with conflict.…

The one who isolates himself pursues his own desire; he lashes out against all sound judgm…

Better a poor person who walks in integrity than one who has twisted speech and is a fool.…

Wine is a scoffer and strong drink a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.…

The king's heart is a water channel in the LORD's hand — He directs it wherever He pleases…

A good name is more desirable than great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold.…

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, pay careful attention to what is before you.…

Do not envy violent people, and do not desire to be among them,…

These also are proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah.…

Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not suit a fool.…

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may give birth to.…

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a young lion.…

A person often rebuked who stiffens his neck will be suddenly shattered beyond repair.…

The words of Agur son of Jakeh — the oracle. The man declares: I have wearied myself, O Go…

The words of King Lemuel — an oracle that his mother taught him.…