Proverbs 1:2

1:2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction,

and to discern wise counsel.

Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:20

Warning Against Disregarding Wisdom

1:20 Wisdom calls out in the street,

she shouts loudly in the plazas;

Proverbs 2:2

2:2 by making your ear attentive to wisdom,

and by turning your heart to understanding,

Proverbs 2:6

2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom,

and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:10

2:10 For wisdom will enter your heart,

and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

Proverbs 3:13

Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom

3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,

and the one who obtains understanding.

Proverbs 3:19

3:19 By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth;

he established the heavens by understanding.

Proverbs 3:21

3:21 My child, do not let them escape from your sight;

safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Proverbs 4:6

4:6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;

love her, and she will guard you.

Proverbs 5:1

Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil

5:1 My child, be attentive to my wisdom,

pay close attention to my understanding,

Proverbs 7:4

7:4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”

and call understanding a close relative,

Proverbs 8:1

The Appeal of Wisdom

8:1 Does not wisdom call out?

Does not understanding raise her voice?

Proverbs 8:5

8:5 You who are naive, discern wisdom!

And you fools, understand discernment!

Proverbs 8:11-12

8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies,

and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

8:12 “I, wisdom, live with prudence,

and I find knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8:14

8:14 Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me;

I possess understanding and might.

Proverbs 9:1

The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly

9:1 Wisdom has built her house;

she has carved out its seven pillars.

Proverbs 9:10

9:10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord,

and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 10:21

10:21 The teaching of the righteous feeds many,

but fools die for lack of wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2

11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,

but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:12

11:12 The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom,

but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

Proverbs 13:10

13:10 With pride comes only contention,

but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 14:6

14:6 The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none,

but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Proverbs 19:8

19:8 The one who acquires wisdom loves himself;

the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

Proverbs 23:23

23:23 Acquire truth and do not sell it –

wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 24:3

24:3 By wisdom a house is built,

and through understanding it is established;

Proverbs 24:7

24:7 Wisdom is unattainable for a fool;

in court he does not open his mouth.

Proverbs 24:30

24:30 I passed by the field of a sluggard,

by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.

Proverbs 30:3

30:3 I have not learned wisdom,

nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.

Proverbs 31:26

31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,

and loving instruction is on her tongue.