Proverbs
How each chapter begins
- Proverbs 1
These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
- Proverbs 2
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
- Proverbs 3
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
- Proverbs 4
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
- Proverbs 5
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
- Proverbs 6
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
- Proverbs 7
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
- Proverbs 8
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
- Proverbs 9
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
- Proverbs 10
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- Proverbs 11
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
- Proverbs 12
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
- Proverbs 13
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
- Proverbs 14
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
- Proverbs 15
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- Proverbs 16
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 17
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
- Proverbs 18
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
- Proverbs 19
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
- Proverbs 20
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- Proverbs 21
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
- Proverbs 22
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
- Proverbs 23
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
- Proverbs 24
Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
- Proverbs 25
These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
- Proverbs 26
Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool.
- Proverbs 27
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
- Proverbs 28
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- Proverbs 29
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
- Proverbs 30
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
- Proverbs 31
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him: