The Usefulness of Proverbs 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To…

The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security 1 My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, 2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your…

The Rewards of Wisdom 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; 2 For length of days and years of life And peace…

A Father’s Instruction 1 Hear,Osons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding, 2 For I give you sound teaching; Do not abandon my instruction….

Pitfalls of Immorality 1 My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding; 2 That you may observe discretion And your lips may reserve knowledge. 3…

Parental Counsel 1 My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, Have given a pledge for a stranger, 2 Ifyou have been snared with the words of your…

The Wiles of the Harlot 1 My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you. 2 Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of…

The Commendation of Wisdom 1 Does not wisdom call, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 On top of the heights beside the way, Where the paths meet, she takes…

Wisdom’s Invitation 1 Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars; 2 She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set…

Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. 2…