Proverbs 1:2

1:2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction,

and to discern wise counsel.

Proverbs 1:29

1:29 Because they hated moral knowledge,

and did not choose to fear the Lord,

Proverbs 2:4

2:4 if you seek it like silver,

and search for it like hidden treasure,

Proverbs 2:8

2:8 to guard the paths of the righteous

and to protect the way of his pious ones.

Proverbs 2:10

2:10 For wisdom will enter your heart,

and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

Proverbs 2:21

2:21 For the upright will reside in the land,

and those with integrity will remain in it,

Proverbs 3:9

3:9 Honor the Lord from your wealth

and from the first fruits of all your crops;

Proverbs 8:1-2

The Appeal of Wisdom

8:1 Does not wisdom call out?

Does not understanding raise her voice?

8:2 At the top of the elevated places along the way,

at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand;

Proverbs 8:18

8:18 Riches and honor are with me,

long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

Proverbs 9:11

9:11 For because of me your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 10:7

10:7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,

but the reputation of the wicked will rot.

Proverbs 10:21

10:21 The teaching of the righteous feeds many,

but fools die for lack of wisdom.

Proverbs 10:24

10:24 What the wicked fears will come on him;

what the righteous desire will be granted.

Proverbs 10:27

10:27 Fearing the Lord prolongs life,

but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

Proverbs 10:29-30

10:29 The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright,

but it is destruction to evildoers.

10:30 The righteous will never be moved,

but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

Proverbs 11:2

11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,

but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:4

11:4 Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

Proverbs 11:11

11:11 A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright,

but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.

Proverbs 12:5

12:5 The plans of the righteous are just;

the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Proverbs 12:7

12:7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,

but the righteous household will stand.

Proverbs 12:21

12:21 The righteous do not encounter any harm,

but the wicked are filled with calamity.

Proverbs 13:10

13:10 With pride comes only contention,

but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 13:25

13:25 The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite,

but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

Proverbs 14:11

14:11 The household of the wicked will be destroyed,

but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Proverbs 15:3

15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,

keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.

Proverbs 16:1

16:1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man,

but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:33

16:33 The dice are thrown into the lap,

but their every decision is from the Lord.

Proverbs 17:3

17:3 The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold,

likewise the Lord tests hearts.

Proverbs 19:14

19:14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents,

but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 20:23

20:23 The Lord abhors differing weights,

and dishonest scales are wicked.

Proverbs 21:18

21:18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,

and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.

Proverbs 21:30-31

21:30 There is no wisdom and there is no understanding,

and there is no counsel against the Lord.

21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,

but the victory is from the Lord.

Proverbs 22:2

22:2 The rich and the poor meet together;

the Lord is the creator of them both.

Proverbs 22:23

22:23 for the Lord will plead their case

and will rob those who are robbing them.

Proverbs 24:3

24:3 By wisdom a house is built,

and through understanding it is established;

Proverbs 28:1

28:1 The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing,

but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.

Proverbs 29:16

29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

Proverbs 31:17

31:17 She begins her work vigorously,

and she strengthens her arms.