"Proverbs328NIV" | English Standard Version

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Pr 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.Pr 10:19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.Pr 1:6 to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.Ec 12:11 The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd.Pr 21:20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.Pr 14:35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.Pr 11:25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.Pr 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.Pr 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.Pr 27:18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.Pr 17:1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.Pr 25:12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.Ec 11:1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.Pr 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.Pr 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.Pr 27:23 Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds,Pr 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:Pr 3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,Pr 4:5 Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.Pr 19:25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.Pr 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;Pr 28:19 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.Pr 13:18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.Pr 10:2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.Pr 26:9 Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.Pr 10:8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.Pr 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.Jer 17:11 Like the partridge that gathers a brood that she did not hatch, so is he who gets riches but not by justice; in the midst of his days they will leave him, and at his end he will be a fool.Pr 6:6 Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.Pr 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.Pr 8:1 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?Pr 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.Pr 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.Pr 23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.Pr 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Ec 10:12 The words of a wise man’s mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.Pr 12:11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.Pr 14:23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.Pr 16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.Pr 13:1 A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.Pr 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.Pr 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.Pr 19:8 Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.Pr 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.Pr 12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.Ho 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.Ec 11:6 In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.Pr 22:4 The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.Pr 28:25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.Ps 126:6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.Pr 1:5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,Pr 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.Pr 1:2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,Pr 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.Pr 9:17 “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”Pr 1:4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—Pr 12:2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.Pr 15:27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.Pr 14:3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.Pr 17:2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.Pr 4:1 Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,Pr 11:27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.Pr 20:17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Pr 15:31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.Pr 25:19 Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.Pr 10:5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.Pr 3:35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.Pr 29:3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.Pr 11:29 Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.Col 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.Ec 9:11 Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.Pr 11:28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.Pr 19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.Pr 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.Pr 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.Pr 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.Pr 10:22 The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.Pr 13:10 By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.Pr 15:16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.Pr 8:34 Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.Pr 14:31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.Pr 15:33 The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.Pr 12:12 Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.Pr 10:14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.Pr 11:18 The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.Pr 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.Pr 10:31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.Pr 9:1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars.Pr 15:14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.Pr 27:11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.Pr 15:6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.Pr 4:7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.Ga 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.Ps 2:10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.Pr 21:21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.Pr 15:23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!Pr 5:1 My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,Pr 1:8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching,