Proverbs

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Don’t be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them: — read the full passage →

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.”

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. — read the full passage →

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. — read the full passage →

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: — read the full passage →

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

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

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you. — read the full passage →

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. — read the full passage →

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

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

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. — read the full passage →

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. — read the full passage →

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, — read the full passage →

A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, but a fool’s heart at his left.

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; — read the full passage →

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. — read the full passage →

Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Don’t give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.

The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.