The Words of Lemuel 1 The words of King Lemuel,an oracle that his mother taught him:2 O my son, O son of my womb,O son of my vows,3 Do not give your strength to women,nor your ways to that which …
Proverbs 30
The Words of Agur 1 The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle:This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal:2 Surely I am more brutish than any other human being,and I do not have human …
Proverbs 29
1 The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed without remedy.2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan.3 The …
Proverbs 28
1 The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing,but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.2 When a country is rebellious it has many princes,but by someone who is discerning and …
Proverbs 27
1 Do not boast about tomorrow;for you do not know what a day may bring forth.2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;someone else, and not your own lips.3 A stone is heavy and sand is …
Proverbs 26
1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,so honour is not fitting for a fool.2 Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow,so a curse without cause does not come to rest.3 A whip for the horse and …
Proverbs 25
Proverbs of Solomon Collected by Hezekiah 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon,which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,and it is the glory of a …
Proverbs 24
1 Do not envy evil people,do not desire to be with them;2 for their hearts contemplate violence,and their lips speak harm.3 By wisdom a house is built,and through understanding it is established;4 by …
Proverbs 23
1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,consider carefully what is before you,2 and put a knife to your throatif you possess a large appetite.3 Do not crave that ruler’s delicacies,for that food is …
Proverbs 22
1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth,good favour more than silver or gold.2 The rich and the poor meet together;the Lord is the creator of them both.3 A shrewd person sees danger and …
Proverbs 21
1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water;he turns it wherever he wants.2 All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion,but the Lord evaluates the motives.3 To do …
Proverbs 20
1 Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler;whoever goes astray by them is not wise.2 The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion;whoever provokes him sins against himself.3 It is an …