Proverbs
100 topics found in this book
Grandmothers
1 verse
17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Smiling
1 verse
15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Network Marketing
1 verse
28:1-7
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Treating Animals
1 verse
12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Gray Hair
2 verses
16:31
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
20:29
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
People Who Lie
2 verses
6:16-19
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
19:22
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
Being Creative
1 verse
22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Industry
2 verses
10:4
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Animals In Captivity
2 verses
12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
27:23
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
Family Inheritance
1 verse
13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Starting A Fight
1 verse
17:27-28
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Woman Working
1 verse
31:10-31
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Sisterhood
2 verses
3:17
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Cats
1 verse
12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Work Ethics
1 verse
16:3
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Having Friends
1 verse
17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Parents Responsible For Children
1 verse
22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Homosexualism
1 verse
17:15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
Counselors
3 verses
11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Left Hand Of God
1 verse
3:16
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Hope Defered
1 verse
13:12
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Disrespectful Wives
1 verse
12:4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Cheaters
1 verse
14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
What We Speak
2 verses
13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Helping The Helpless
1 verse
31:8-9
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Balancing Work And Family
1 verse
23:4
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Towers
1 verse
18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Girls Education
1 verse
1:20-21
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
Iron Sharpens Iron
3 verses
27:1-27
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
27:18
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
Living Alone
2 verses
17:1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
21:19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Child Training
11 verses
3:1
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
6:20-21
My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
6:20-22
My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
19:18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
20:11
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
22:15
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
23:13-14
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Ants
7 verses
6:6-8
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
6:6
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
6:6-11
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
20:4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
30:24-25
There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
30:25
The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
Confidentiality
5 verses
11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
25:9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Irritation
2 verses
15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Standing Up For Others
2 verses
25:26
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
31:8-9
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Isolation
1 verse
18:1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
New Relationships
1 verse
3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Trying
1 verse
24:16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Life Insurance
4 verses
13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
27:23-27
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
30:24-25
There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
Wasting Money
2 verses
21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Drunkeness
1 verse
20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Emotion
1 verse
29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
7 Deadly Sins
3 verses
6:16-19
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
14:1-35
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Humor
3 verses
12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
19:11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Sugar
2 verses
23:2
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
25:27
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Love In Relationships
1 verse
27:5
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Horse
1 verse
21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
Nagging Woman
9 verses
19:13
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
21:19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
25:24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
27:15
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
27:15-16
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
31:10-31
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
31:30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Distraction
1 verse
4:25-27
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Getting Old
1 verse
20:29
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
Lieing
3 verses
3:5
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
12:17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Womens Beauty
2 verses
6:25
Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
31:30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Female Beauty
2 verses
5:18-19
Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.
31:30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Empty Promises
1 verse
25:14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Searching
1 verse
8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Scared
1 verse
3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Get Rich Quick Schemes
8 verses
13:1-25
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
13:11
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
24:27
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
24:30-34
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
28:19-20
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
28:22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Believing In Yourself
4 verses
3:1-5:6
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
16:9
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
28:26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Career
4 verses
13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Eating Too Much Food
4 verses
20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
23:2
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
23:20
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
23:20-21
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Borrowing
2 verses
22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
22:26-27
Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
House Warming
2 verses
24:3-4
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
24:27
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
Physical Beauty
1 verse
31:30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Bickering
1 verse
15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Insulting People
1 verse
26:18-19
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Black Crows
1 verse
30:17
The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
Protecting Your Heart
1 verse
4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Listen
7 verses
1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
1:8-9
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16:15
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
22:17
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
I Am Only Joking
7 verses
10:23
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
15:1-33
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
26:18-19
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
29:9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Economy
4 verses
16:1-33
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
21:20
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
28:22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Mean People
3 verses
16:4-7
The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
22:24-25
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26:26-27:21
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
Lending
3 verses
19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Dishonest People
2 verses
6:16-19
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
20:17
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
The Ant
1 verse
6:6-8
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Commitment To The Lord
1 verse
16:3
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Love In Marriage
1 verse
18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
Chance
1 verse
16:33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Prudence
10 verses
1:1-7
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8:12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
14:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
15:5
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
19:14
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
27:12
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Work Hard
8 verses
10:4
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
20:4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
24:27
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
Stingy
6 verses
2:1-5
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
11:24
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
23:6-8
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
28:22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Cruelty
5 verses
11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
11:29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
26:24-28
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Talking
4 verses
10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
God Hates Liars
3 verses
6:16-19
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
12:22
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
13:5
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Mentors
3 verses
15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
20:5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Winking
3 verses
6:13
He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
10:10
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
16:30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
Discord
2 verses
6:16-19
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
6:19
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Relativism
2 verses
14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26:4-5
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Tough Decisions
2 verses
3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
16:1-33
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Winning Souls
1 verse
11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Circle
1 verse
8:27
When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
Living Life
1 verse
16:9
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Defensive
1 verse
12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Lotteries
1 verse
13:11
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Care Of Animals
1 verse
12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
The Virtuous Woman
13 verses
3:15
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12:4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
19:14
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
21:19
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
31:1-31
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
31:10-31
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
31:11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
31:30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Meddling
7 verses
10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
20:19
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
26:17
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
True Friends
7 verses
11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
20:6
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
27:5-6
Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
27:17-27
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
Candy
5 verses
16:24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
24:13
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
24:13-14
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
25:16
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
25:27
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
First Lady Of The Church
4 verses
31:1-31
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
31:25
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
31:31
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Social Drinking
3 verses
20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
23:29-35
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
31:4-7
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.