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Proverbs · read by John Piper
32 verses, in order. Only the verses John read aloud are shown.
Proverbs 2
5
then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.Read from ESV · How to Get Wisdom Become a Fool
Proverbs 3
11
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;Read from ESV · How Can a Holy God Have Pleasure in Sinners？
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Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,Read from NKJV · Get Wisdom
Proverbs 4
8
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.Read from ESV · How to Get Wisdom Become a Fool
Proverbs 6
6
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise.Read from ESV · How to Get Wisdom Become a Fool
Proverbs 8
34
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.Read from ESV · How to Get Wisdom Become a Fool
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For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.Read from ESV · How to Get Wisdom Become a Fool
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But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."Read from ESV · How to Get Wisdom Become a Fool
Proverbs 9
10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Read from ESV · Get Wisdom
Proverbs 11
Proverbs 14
26
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
Proverbs 16
9
A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.Read from NASB1995 · The Tsunami and the Sovereignty of God
Proverbs 18
14
The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?Read from ESV · Final Judgment
Proverbs 21
1
The king's heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.Read from ESV · The Supremacy of Christ and the Sorrow of Calamity
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A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.Read from ESV · The Supremacy of God in the Use of Your Mind
Proverbs 22
7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.Read from NASB1995 · (Education for Exultation) the Gideon Venture
Proverbs 23
17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.Read from ESV · Battling the Unbelief of Envy
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For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.Read from ESV · Battling the Unbelief of Envy
Proverbs 24
11
Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.Read from ESV · Love Your Unborn Neighbor
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If you say, "Behold, we did not know about this," does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?Read from ESV · Love Your Unborn Neighbor
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Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.Read from ESV · Get Wisdom
17
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,Read from ESV · Do Not Avenge Yourselves, but Give Place to Wrath
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or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.Read from ESV · Do Not Avenge Yourselves, but Give Place to Wrath
Proverbs 26
4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.Read from NKJV · The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
Proverbs 31
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The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
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She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
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She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
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Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
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Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.Read from ESV · God Strengthens Us by the Gospel
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She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
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Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised
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Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.Read from ESV · A Woman Who Fears the Lord Is to Be Praised