1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.2 It is dangerous to have …
Proverbs 18
1 One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires;he rejects all sound judgment.2 A fool takes no pleasure in understandingbut …
Proverbs 17
1 Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietnessthan a house full of feasting with strife.2 A servant who acts wisely …
Proverbs 16
1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man,but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.2 All a person’s ways seem right in …
Proverbs 15
1 A gentle response turns away anger,but a harsh word stirs up wrath.2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly,but the …
Proverbs 14
1 Every wise woman builds her household,but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.2 The one who walks in his …
Proverbs 13
1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2 From the fruit of his speech a person eats …
Proverbs 12
1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,but the one who hates reproof is stupid.2 A good person obtains favour from the …
Proverbs 11
1 The Lord abhors dishonest scales,but an accurate weight is his delight.2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but with humility …
Proverbs 10
The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs 1 The Proverbs of Solomon:A wise child makes a father rejoice,but a foolish child is …
Proverbs 9
The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly 1 Wisdom has built her house;she has carved out its seven pillars.2 She has …
Proverbs 8
The Appeal of Wisdom 1 Does not wisdom call out?Does not understanding raise her voice?2 At the top of the elevated places …