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Proverbs · read by Phil Beach Jr.
68 verses, in order. Only the verses Phil read aloud are shown.
Proverbs 1
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These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,Read from NASB1995 · The Blaming Heart
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for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,Read from NKJV · The Blaming Heart
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and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.Read from KJV · The Blaming Heart
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To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,Read from KJV · The Blaming Heart
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let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counselRead from KJV · The Blaming Heart
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by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.Read from KJV · The Blaming Heart
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.Read from NKJV · The Blaming Heart
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Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.Read from KJV · The Blaming Heart
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For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.Read from KJV · The Blaming Heart
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Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,Read from NKJV · Separated Unto God
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because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,Read from KJV · Separated Unto God
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when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.Read from KJV · Separated Unto God
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So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.Read from KJV · Separated Unto God
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For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.Read from KJV · Separated Unto God
Proverbs 2
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For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.Read from ESV · The Knowledge of God
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For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.Read from NASB1995 · The Knowledge of God
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For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.Read from NKJV · The Knowledge of God
Proverbs 3
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My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;Read from KJV · The War Against Agreement With God
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for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.Read from KJV · The War Against Agreement With God
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Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Read from KJV · The War Against Agreement With God
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Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.Read from KJV · The War Against Agreement With God
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;Read from ESV · The War Against Agreement With God
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in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.Read from KJV · The House of God Lies in Ruin - Reality Check
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Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.Read from KJV · The House of God Lies in Ruin - Reality Check
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My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.Read from KJV · Separated Unto God
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Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.Read from KJV · Separated Unto God
Proverbs 4
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For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.Read from KJV · Do the Will of God From the Heart - Part 1
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Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.Read from NKJV · Do the Will of God From the Heart - Part 2
Proverbs 6
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if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth,Read from KJV · The Word on Words
Proverbs 8
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I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.Read from KJV · The Necessity of Waiting on God
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I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,Read from KJV · The Necessity of Waiting on God
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bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.Read from KJV · The Necessity of Waiting on God
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Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.Read from KJV · The Necessity of Waiting on God
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Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.Read from KJV · The Necessity of Waiting on God
Proverbs 10
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When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.Read from KJV · The Word on Words
Proverbs 11
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When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.Read from KJV · Humility & Discerning Love
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The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
Proverbs 14
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.Read from KJV · The Way That Seemeth Right - Prov 14+16_25
Proverbs 15
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Read from KJV · The Deep Dealings of God Part 28 - Let Us Go on Unto Perfection - Gods Love
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A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!Read from KJV · The Necessity of Waiting on God
Proverbs 16
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.Read from KJV · The Way That Seemeth Right - Prov 14+16_25
Proverbs 17
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Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.Read from KJV · The Word on Words
Proverbs 18
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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.Read from KJV · The Word on Words
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An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.Read from KJV · Qualities That Measure Spiritual Maturity - Part 3
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Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.Read from KJV · The Word on Words
Proverbs 21
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Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
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The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
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All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
Proverbs 22
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Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
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or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.Read from KJV · The Deep Dealings of God Part 28 - Let Us Go on Unto Perfection - Gods Love
Proverbs 23
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When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,Read from NASB1995 · Thorns That Choke the Word
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and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.Read from NASB1995 · Thorns That Choke the Word
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Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.Read from NASB1995 · Thorns That Choke the Word
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Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.Read from NASB1995 · Thorns That Choke the Word
Proverbs 25
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If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
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It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one's own glory.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate -5- Too Much Honey -6- Pride
Proverbs 26
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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.Read from KJV · The Word on Words
Proverbs 27
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Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.Read from NKJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate -5- Too Much Honey -6- Pride
Proverbs 28
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He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.Read from KJV · The Dangers of Self Deception Part 4 - Denying Your Sin
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A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.Read from KJV · Seven Deadly Sins Every Christian Should Hate - Love of Money - Learned Behavioural Patterns
Proverbs 30
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There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.Read from KJV · Teaching Your Children - Seven Sins to Avoid
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There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth.Read from KJV · Teaching Your Children - Seven Sins to Avoid
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There is a generation—how haughty are their eyes and pretentious are their glances—Read from NKJV · Teaching Your Children - Seven Sins to Avoid
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there is a generation whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are knives, devouring the oppressed from the earth and the needy from among men.Read from KJV · Teaching Your Children - Seven Sins to Avoid