A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble. By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. . . .

These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him: What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows? Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. . . .

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life. It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel. The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there. The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. . . .

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; . . .

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.

for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out. Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. . . .

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed.

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. . . .

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you, and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. . . .

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. . . .

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel . . .

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman, that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words. . . .

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left.

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. . . .

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,