On Life and Conduct 1 The king’s heart islikechannels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. 2 Every man’s way is right in…

On Life and Conduct 1 Agoodname is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. 2 The rich and the poor have a common…

On Life and Conduct 1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, 2 And put a knife to your throat If you…

Precepts and Warnings 1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble. 3…

Similitudes, Instructions 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But…

Similitudes, Instructions 1 Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow initsflitting, like a swallow initsflying, So…

Warnings and Instructions 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;…

Warnings and Instructions 1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 By the transgression of a land many are its…

Warnings and Instructions 1 A man who hardenshisneck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man…

The Words of Agur 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 Surely I am more stupid…