Proverbs 24 1 Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, 2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble....

Proverbs 23 1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are...

Proverbs 22 1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2 The rich and the poor meet...

Proverbs 21 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right...

Proverbs 20 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The terror of a king is like the...

Proverbs 19 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. 2 Desire without...

Proverbs 18 1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. 2 A fool takes no pleasure in...

Proverbs 17 1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a...

Proverbs 16 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in...

Proverbs 15 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the...

Proverbs 14 1 The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down. 2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the...

Proverbs 13 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of his mouth a man...

Proverbs 12 12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,...

Proverbs 11 1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,...

Proverbs 10 The Proverbs of Solomon 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his...

Proverbs 9 The Way of Wisdom 9 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has...

Proverbs 8 The Blessings of Wisdom 1 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights beside the way, at...

Proverbs 7 Warning Against the Adulteress 1 My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; 2 keep my commandments and...

Proverbs 6 Practical Warnings 1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, 2 if you...

*Sexual References, because this passage is about adultery. Proverbs 5 Warning Against Adultery 1 My son, be attentive to my wisdom;...