Proverbs 2:1

Benefits of Seeking Wisdom

2:1 My child, if you receive my words,

and store up my commands within you,

Proverbs 2:16

2:16 to deliver you from the adulteress,

from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

Proverbs 4:20

4:20 My child, pay attention to my words;

listen attentively to my sayings.

Proverbs 5:7

5:7 So now, children, listen to me;

do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Proverbs 7:1

Admonition to Avoid the Wiles of the Adulteress

7:1 My child, keep my words

and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

Proverbs 7:21

7:21 She persuaded him with persuasive words;

with her smooth talk she compelled him.

Proverbs 7:24

7:24 So now, sons, listen to me,

and pay attention to the words I speak.

Proverbs 8:8

8:8 All the words of my mouth are righteous;

there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

Proverbs 15:26

15:26 The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked,

but pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 16:24

16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,

sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 17:27

17:27 The truly wise person restrains his words,

and the one who stays calm is discerning.

Proverbs 19:27

19:27 If you stop listening to instruction, my child,

you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 22:12

22:12 The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge,

but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Proverbs 23:12

23:12 Apply your heart to instruction

and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 29:19

29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by words,

for although he understands, there is no answer.

Proverbs 31:1

The Words of Lemuel

31:1 The words of King Lemuel,

an oracle that his mother taught him: