[1] A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but a just weight is his delight.[2] When pride comes, then comes disgrace;but with the humble is wisdom.[3] The integrity of the upright guides …
Proverbs Chapter 10
[1] The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father,but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.[2] Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,but righteousness delivers from death.[3] The …
Proverbs Chapter 9
[1] Wisdom has built her house,she has set up her seven pillars.[2] She has slaughtered her beasts, she has mixed her wine,she has also set her table.[3] She has sent out her maids to callfrom the …
Proverbs Chapter 8
[1] Does not wisdom call,does not understanding raise her voice?[2] On the heights beside the way,in the paths she takes her stand;[3] beside the gates in front of the town,at the entrance of the …
Proverbs Chapter 7
[1] My son, keep my wordsand treasure up my commandments with you;[2] keep my commandments and live,keep my teachings as the apple of your eye;[3] bind them on your fingers,write them on the tablet of …
Proverbs Chapter 6
[1] My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,have given your pledge for a stranger;[2] if you are snared in the utterance of your lips,caught in the words of your mouth;[3] then do this, my …
Proverbs Chapter 5
[1] My son, be attentive to my wisdom,incline your ear to my understanding;[2] that you may keep discretion,and your lips may guard knowledge.[3] For the lips of a loose woman drip honey,and her …
Proverbs Chapter 4
[1] Hear, O sons, a father's instruction,and be attentive, that you may gain insight;[2] for I give you good precepts:do not forsake my teaching.[3] When I was a son with my father,tender, the only …
Proverbs Chapter 3
[1] My son, do not forget my teaching,but let your heart keep my commandments;[2] for length of days and years of lifeand abundant welfare will they give you.[3] Let not loyalty and faithfulness …
Proverbs Chapter 2
[1] My son, if you receive my wordsand treasure up my commandments with you,[2] making your ear attentive to wisdomand inclining your heart to understanding;[3] yes, if you cry out for insightand …