All Proverbs

"Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;"

"Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;"

"The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:"

"but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night."

"but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night."

"to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;"

"He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper."

"to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;"

"He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper."

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;"

"to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:"

"The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away."

"The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away."

"Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous."

"that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:"

"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."

"Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous."

"For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish."

"to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise."

"For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish."

"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction."

"Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him."

"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."

"My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:"

"Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”"

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

"for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck."

"My son, if sinners entice you, don't consent."

"If they say, “Come with us. Let’s lay in wait for blood. Let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause."

"Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit."

"We’ll find all valuable wealth. We’ll fill our houses with plunder."

"You shall cast your lot among us. We’ll all have one purse.”"

"My son, don’t walk on the path with them. Keep your foot from their path,"

"for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood."

"For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird:"

"but these lay wait for their own blood. They lurk secretly for their own lives."

"So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners."

"So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;"

"Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares."

"She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:"

"“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?"

"Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you."

"Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;"

"but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof;"

"I also will laugh at your disaster. I will mock when calamity overtakes you;"

"when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when your disaster comes on like a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come on you."

"Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me;"

"because they hated knowledge, and didn’t choose the fear of Yahweh."

"They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof."

"Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes."

"For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them."

"But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm.”"

"My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;"

"Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?"

"Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?"

"The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,"

"The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,"

"So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;"

"“Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.”"

"Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;"

"“Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.”"

"He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision."

"If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:"

"He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision."

"Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:"

"then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God."

"Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:"

"For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding."

"“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”"

"“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”"

"He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;"

"I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father."

"in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,"

"I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father."

"Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession."

"that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints."

"Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession."

"Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path."

"You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”"

"You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”"

"Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth."

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them."

"For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul."

"Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth."

"Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling."

"Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling."

"Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,"

"Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him."

"Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him."

"to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things;"

"who forsake the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;"

"who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil;"

"who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths:"

"To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the foreigner who flatters with her words;"

"who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:"

"for her house leads down to death, her paths to the departed spirits."

"None who go to her return again, neither do they attain to the paths of life:"

"that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous."

"For the upright will dwell in the land. The perfect will remain in it."

"But the wicked will be cut off from the land. The treacherous will be rooted out of it."

"My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:"

"Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me."

"Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me."

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:"

"Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah."

"Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah."

"for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you."

"But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head."

"But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head."

"Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart."

"So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man."

"I cry to Yahweh with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah."

"I cry to Yahweh with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah."

"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding."

"I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me."

"I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me."

"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

"I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side."

"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

"I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side."

"Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked."

"Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil."

"Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked."

"Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah."

"Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah."

"It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones."

"not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing."

"Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:"

"so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine."

"My son, don’t despise Yahweh’s discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:"

"for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights."

"Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding."

"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."

"For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold."

"She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her."

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."

"Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor."

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."

"Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing."

"Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace."

"She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her."

"By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens."

"Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments."

"By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew."

"My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:"

"so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck."

"It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail."

"And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,"

"Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble."

"When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet."

"Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes:"

"for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken."

"Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it."

"Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you,” when you have it by you."

"Don’t devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you."

"Don’t strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm."

"Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways."

"For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright."

"Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous."

"Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble."

"The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools."

"Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;"

"Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer."

"Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer."

"You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah."

"You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah."

"for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law."

"For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother."

"But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him."

"But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him."

"Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah."

"Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah."

"He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live."

"Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth."

"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh."

"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh."

"Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you."

"Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us."

"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."

"Many say, “Who will show us any good?” Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us."

"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

"You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased."

"Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding."

"You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased."

"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety."

"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety."

"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things."

"Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her."

"And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins."

"She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”"

"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor."

"Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many."

"I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths."

"When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble."

"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."

"Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life."

"Don’t enter into the path of the wicked. Don’t walk in the way of evil men."

"Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on."

"Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need."

"For they don’t sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall."

"For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence."

"But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day."

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love."

"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

"The way of the wicked is like darkness. They don’t know what they stumble over."

"My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings."

"Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the center of your heart."

"For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body."

"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."

"Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you."

"Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you."

"Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established."

"“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,"

"Don’t turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil."

"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."

"And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."

"Give ear to my words, Yahweh. Consider my meditation."

"Give ear to my words, Yahweh. Consider my meditation."

"My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:"

"Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God; for to you do I pray."

"Listen to the voice of my cry, my King and my God; for to you do I pray."

"that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge."

"Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;"

"Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly."

"Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly."

"For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,"

"For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you."

"but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword."

"For you are not a God who has pleasure in wickedness. Evil can’t live with you."

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

"The arrogant shall not stand in your sight. You hate all workers of iniquity."

"The arrogant shall not stand in your sight. You hate all workers of iniquity."

"Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol."

"You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man."

"You will destroy those who speak lies. Yahweh abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man."

"She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn’t know it."

"But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you."

"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don’t depart from the words of my mouth."

"casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."

"for we walk by faith, not by sight."

"But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you."

"Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face."

"Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face."

"Remove your way far from her. Don’t come near the door of her house,"

"lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one;"

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God."

"For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue."

"For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue."

"Hold them guilty, God. Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you."

"Hold them guilty, God. Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you."

"lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man’s house."

"But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you."

"But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you."

"Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do."

"You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,"

"For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield."

"and say, “How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;"

"For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield."

"neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!"

"I have come to the brink of utter ruin, among the gathered assembly.”"

"Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well."

"Rejoice always."

"Should your springs overflow in the streets, streams of water in the public squares?"

"Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."

"Let them be for yourself alone, not for strangers with you."

"Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth."

"A loving doe and a graceful deer— let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love."

"For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another?"

"For the ways of man are before Yahweh’s eyes. He examines all his paths."

"The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly."

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,"

"He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray."

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;"

"Yahweh, don’t rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath."

"Yahweh, don’t rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath."

"My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;"

"Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am faint. Yahweh, heal me, for my bones are troubled."

"You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth."

"Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am faint. Yahweh, heal me, for my bones are troubled."

"Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor."

"My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long?"

"My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long?"

"You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."

"Return, Yahweh. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness’ sake."

"Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids."

"Return, Yahweh. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness’ sake."

"For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?"

"Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler."

"For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?"

"I am weary with my groaning. Every night I flood my bed. I drench my couch with my tears."

"Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;"

"I am weary with my groaning. Every night I flood my bed. I drench my couch with my tears."

"My eye wastes away because of grief. It grows old because of all my adversaries."

"which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,"

"My eye wastes away because of grief. It grows old because of all my adversaries."

"He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

"provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest."

"Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for Yahweh has heard the voice of my weeping."

"Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for Yahweh has heard the voice of my weeping."

"Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer."

"Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."

"How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep?"

"Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer."

"May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly."

"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:"

"May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly."

"so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man."

"A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth;"

"who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers;"

"“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."

"in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord."

"Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy."

"There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:"

"haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;"

"a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,"

"a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers."

"My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching."

"Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck."

"When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you."

"For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,"

"‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you."

"to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife’s tongue."

"Don’t lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids."

"See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?"

"For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life."

"Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?"

"Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?"

"So is he who goes in to his neighbor’s wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished."

"Men don’t despise a thief, if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry:"

"“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them."

"but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house."

"He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul."

"He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away."

"For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won’t spare in the day of vengeance."

"Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."

"He won’t regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts."

"My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you."

"Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,"

"Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,"

"lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is no one to deliver."

"Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye."

"lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is no one to deliver."

"Yahweh, my God, if I have done this, if there is iniquity in my hands,"

"Yahweh, my God, if I have done this, if there is iniquity in my hands,"

"Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart."

"Tell wisdom, “You are my sister.” Call understanding your relative,"

"if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),"

"if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),"

"let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah."

"let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah."

"that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words."

"Arise, Yahweh, in your anger. Lift up yourself against the rage of my adversaries. Awake for me. You have commanded judgment."

"For at the window of my house, I looked out through my lattice."

"Arise, Yahweh, in your anger. Lift up yourself against the rage of my adversaries. Awake for me. You have commanded judgment."

"“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you."

"Let the congregation of the peoples surround you. Rule over them on high."

"Let the congregation of the peoples surround you. Rule over them on high."

"I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,"

"Yahweh administers judgment to the peoples. Judge me, Yahweh, according to my righteousness, and to my integrity that is in me."

"passing through the street near her corner, he went the way to her house,"

"Yahweh administers judgment to the peoples. Judge me, Yahweh, according to my righteousness, and to my integrity that is in me."

"Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God."

"Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God."

"in the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the middle of the night and in the darkness."

"Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent."

"My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart."

"My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart."

"God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day."

"God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day."

"She is loud and defiant. Her feet don’t stay in her house."

"If a man doesn’t relent, he will sharpen his sword; he has bent and strung his bow."

"If a man doesn’t relent, he will sharpen his sword; he has bent and strung his bow."

"Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner."

"So she caught him, and kissed him. With an impudent face she said to him:"

"He has also prepared for himself the instruments of death. He makes ready his flaming arrows."

"He has also prepared for himself the instruments of death. He makes ready his flaming arrows."

"Behold, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought out falsehood."

"Behold, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought out falsehood."

"“Sacrifices of peace offerings are with me. Today I have paid my vows."

"He has dug a hole, and has fallen into the pit which he made."

"Therefore I came out to meet you, to diligently seek your face, and I have found you."

"He has dug a hole, and has fallen into the pit which he made."

"I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt."

"The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head."

"The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head."

"I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High."

"I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High."

"I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon."

"Come, let’s take our fill of loving until the morning. Let’s solace ourselves with loving."

"For my husband isn’t at home. He has gone on a long journey."

"He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon.”"

"With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him."

"He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose."

"Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn’t know that it will cost his life."

"Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth."

"Don’t let your heart turn to her ways. Don’t go astray in her paths,"

"for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army."

"Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the rooms of death."

"Doesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?"

"Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!"

"Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!"

"On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands."

"From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger."

"From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger."

"Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud:"

"When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;"

"When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;"

"what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?"

"“To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind."

"what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?"

"For you have made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and honor."

"You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart."

"For you have made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and honor."

"You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:"

"Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things."

"You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:"

"All sheep and cattle, yes, and the animals of the field,"

"For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips."

"All sheep and cattle, yes, and the animals of the field,"

"The birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes through the paths of the seas."

"The birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes through the paths of the seas."

"All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them."

"Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

"Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

"They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge."

"Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold."

"For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it."

"“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion."

"The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth."

"Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power."

"By me kings reign, and princes decree justice."

"By me princes rule; nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth."

"I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me."

"With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity."

"My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver."

"I walk in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of justice;"

"that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries."

"“Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old."

"I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed."

"When there were no depths, I was born, when there were no springs abounding with water."

"Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was born;"

"while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world."

"In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered."

"When he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep,"

"when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,"

"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."

"when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth;"

"then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,"

"rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men."

"“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways."

"Hear instruction, and be wise. Don’t refuse it."

"Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts."

"For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh."

"But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death.”"

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,"

"I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works."

"Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars."

"I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works."

"She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table."

"I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High."

"I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High."

"When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish in your presence."

"She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:"

"When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish in your presence."

"“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,"

"For you have maintained my just cause. You sit on the throne judging righteously."

"For you have maintained my just cause. You sit on the throne judging righteously."

"“Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!"

"You have rebuked the nations. You have destroyed the wicked. You have blotted out their name forever and ever."

"You have rebuked the nations. You have destroyed the wicked. You have blotted out their name forever and ever."

"Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”"

"The enemy is overtaken by endless ruin. The very memory of the cities which you have overthrown has perished."

"The enemy is overtaken by endless ruin. The very memory of the cities which you have overthrown has perished."

"But Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment."

"He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse."

"But Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment."

"Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you."

"He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness."

"He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness."

"Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning."

"Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble."

"Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble."

"Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you."

"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

"Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you."

"Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done."

"For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased."

"Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done."

"For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn’t forget the cry of the afflicted."

"If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it."

"For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn’t forget the cry of the afflicted."

"The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing."

"Have mercy on me, Yahweh. See my affliction by those who hate me, and lift me up from the gates of death;"

"Have mercy on me, Yahweh. See my affliction by those who hate me, and lift me up from the gates of death;"

"She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,"

"that I may show all of your praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in your salvation."

"that I may show all of your praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in your salvation."

"To call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,"

"The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken."

"The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken."

"Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah."

"“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.” as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,"

"Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah."

"“Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.”"

"The wicked shall be turned back to Sheol, even all the nations that forget God."

"The wicked shall be turned back to Sheol, even all the nations that forget God."

"But he doesn’t know that the departed spirits are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol."

"For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever."

"For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever."

"Arise, Yahweh! Don’t let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight."

"Arise, Yahweh! Don’t let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight."

"Put them in fear, Yahweh. Let the nations know that they are only men. Selah."

"Put them in fear, Yahweh. Let the nations know that they are only men. Selah."

"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother."

"Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?"

"Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?"

"In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise."

"Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death."

"In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise."

"For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh."

"Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked."

"For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh."

"The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God."

"The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God."

"He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth."

"His ways are prosperous at all times. He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them."

"His ways are prosperous at all times. He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them."

"He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame."

"He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble.”"

"Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked."

"He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble.”"

"His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity."

"The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot."

"His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity."

"He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless."

"The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall."

"He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless."

"He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out."

"He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net."

"He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net."

"One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall."

"The helpless are crushed. They collapse. They fall under his strength."

"The helpless are crushed. They collapse. They fall under his strength."

"He says in his heart, “God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.”"

"The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked."

"He says in his heart, “God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.”"

"Arise, Yahweh! God, lift up your hand! Don’t forget the helpless."

"Arise, Yahweh! God, lift up your hand! Don’t forget the helpless."

"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs."

"Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, “God won’t call me into account?”"

"Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, “God won’t call me into account?”"

"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

"Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding."

"But you do see trouble and grief. You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless."

"But you do see trouble and grief. You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless."

"Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin."

"Break the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none."

"Break the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none."

"The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty."

"Yahweh is King forever and ever! The nations will perish out of his land."

"Yahweh is King forever and ever! The nations will perish out of his land."

"The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin."

"He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray."

"Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,"

"Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,"

"to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more."

"He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool."

"to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more."

"In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely."

"The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth."

"The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding."

"Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it."

"It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure."

"What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted."

"When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever."

"As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him."

"The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened."

"The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish."

"The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity."

"The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land."

"The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off."

"The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse."

"A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight."

"In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain!”"

"In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain!”"

"For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart."

"For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart."

"When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom."

"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

"The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them."

"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

"Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men."

"Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death."

"Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men."

"The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness."

"Yahweh examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates."

"Yahweh examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates."

"On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup."

"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires."

"On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup."

"For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face."

"When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing."

"For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face."

"A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place."

"With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge."

"When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting."

"By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked."

"One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace."

"One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit keeps a secret."

"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."

"He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure."

"A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches."

"The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh."

"Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward."

"He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death."

"Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight."

"Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered."

"Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion."

"The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath."

"There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty."

"The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself."

"People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it."

"He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him."

"He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf."

"“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls."

"He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart."

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls."

"Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!"

"Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men."

"Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid."

"Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,"

"Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men."

"Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart."

"Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart."

"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."

"A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans."

"May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,"

"A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved."

"May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,"

"A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones."

"who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?”"

"who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?”"

"“Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says Yahweh; “I will set him in safety from those who malign him.”"

"The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful."

"“Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says Yahweh; “I will set him in safety from those who malign him.”"

"Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times."

"Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times."

"The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them."

"You will keep them, Yahweh. You will preserve them from this generation forever."

"You will keep them, Yahweh. You will preserve them from this generation forever."

"The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand."

"The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men."

"The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men."

"A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised."

"Better is he who is little know, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread."

"He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me."

"A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel."

"He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding."

"The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes."

"An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble."

"A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him."

"He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”"

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel."

"A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent."

"He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies."

"There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals."

"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men."

"Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary."

"Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace."

"No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil."

"Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight."

"A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness."

"The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor."

"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad."

"A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray."

"The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized."

"In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death."

"How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?"

"How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?"

"A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke."

"How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?"

"By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence."

"How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?"

"He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."

"Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;"

"Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;"

"Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,"

"Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”; Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall."

"Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”; Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall."

"The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied."

"A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace."

"Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”"

"But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation."

"But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation."

"Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner."

"I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me."

"I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me."

"There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth."

"The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats."

"The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out."

"Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom."

"Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow."

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life."

"Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded."

"The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death."