Proverbs
Author: Solomon
Practical wisdom for daily life — on integrity, relationships, work, speech, and fearing the Lord.
Old Testament31 chapters
Chapters
1wisdom, instruction: “"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools…”2Pursuit of wisdom, Fear of the Lord: “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and…”3Trust in God, Value of Wisdom: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on…”4Wisdom and understanding, The path of righteousness: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the…”5fidelity, consequences of adultery: “Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of…”6wisdom, diligence: “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.”7wisdom, temptation: “"Say to wisdom, 'You are my sister,' and call insight your…”8Personification of Wisdom, Divine Order: “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance…”9Wisdom, Folly: “"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the…”10Righteousness vs. Wickedness, The Power of Speech: “The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow…”11Righteousness vs. wickedness, Moral integrity: “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the…”12Wisdom and Knowledge, Integrity and Honesty: “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates…”13wisdom vs. folly, diligence and laziness: “"Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens…”14wisdom vs. folly, righteousness and security: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the…”15wisdom, speech: “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on…”16Divine sovereignty, Human responsibility: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his…”17wisdom, integrity: “"Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a…”18power of speech, value of wisdom: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who…”19Integrity, Wisdom: “Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one…”20wisdom versus folly, integrity and honesty: “"The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man…”21God's sovereignty, Righteousness and justice: “"The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the…”22The Value of Character, Prudence and Preparation: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is…”23wisdom, self-control: “"Do not let your heart envy sinners, but continue in the…”24Wisdom versus folly, Justice and righteousness: “"If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is…”25Leadership and Responsibility, Wisdom in Relationships: “"It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of…”26foolishness vs wisdom, dangers of laziness: “Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats…”27humility, friendship: “"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."”28Righteousness vs. Wickedness, Social Justice: “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he…”29justice, leadership: “"Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off…”30humility, divine wisdom: “"Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who…”31wisdom, righteous leadership: “"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who…”