18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.3 When wickedness comes, ...  Read More

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the family.3 The cr...  Read More

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.2 All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.3 Commit to the Lord wh...  Read More

15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping wa...  Read More

14 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.3 A fool's mout...  Read More

13 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.3 Those...  Read More

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.2 Good people obtain favour from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.3 No one can be establish...  Read More

11 The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favour with him.2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but ...  Read More

Proverbs of Solomon 10 The proverbs of Solomon:A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness deliver...  Read More

Invitations of wisdom and folly9 Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her servan...  Read More

Wisdom's call 8 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gate leading into the ci...  Read More

Warning against the adulterous woman 7 My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your...  Read More