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Proverbs · read by Zac Poonen
356 verses, in order. Only the verses Zac 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 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,Read from NKJV · (Through the Bible) Proverbs
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Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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If they say, "Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder.Read from NKJV · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech:Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
Proverbs 2
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if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness,Read from KJV · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
Proverbs 3
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My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;Read from ESV · Learning the Fear of God
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in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.Read from NASB1995 · Religiosity or Spirituality - Listening to the Spirit
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then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
Proverbs 4
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For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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he taught me and said, "Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.3:1 - 4:9
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Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.Read from NASB1995 · Daily Transformation to Christlikeness
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My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
Proverbs 5
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My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.Read from NKJV · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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I am on the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly."Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth:Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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A loving doe, a graceful fawn— may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
Proverbs 6
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My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.Read from NASB1995 · The Love of Money - Part 3
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How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.4:9 - 6:11
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A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,Read from ESV · (Genesis) - Part 28
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and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.Read from NASB1995 · (Genesis) - Part 28
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There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:Read from NASB1995 · Brokenness and Compassion
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haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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My son, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
Proverbs 7
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My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
Proverbs 8
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"To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21
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The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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Before the mountains were settled, before the hills, I was brought forth,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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before He made the land or fields, or any of the dust of the earth.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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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 NASB1995 · A Marriage Blessed by God - 2.principles to Build a Godly Home-1
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For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.Read from NASB1995 · The Way To Growth In Christlikeness
Proverbs 9
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"Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.1 & 2
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calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" she says to him who lacks judgment.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
Proverbs 10
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Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.Read from NASB1995 · (Genesis) - Part 8
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He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12
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The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.Read from NASB1995 · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 2
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When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
Proverbs 11
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Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
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For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
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The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
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A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.Read from NASB1995 · (God Can Solve Every Problem) Multitude Fed
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The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
Proverbs 12
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The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
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A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.11:12 - 12:21
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A fool's anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.Read from NASB1995 · (2006 Conference) 3.controlling Our Tongue
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Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.Read from NASB1995 · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 4
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Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.Read from ESV · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 2
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A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
Proverbs 13
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He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is passed to the righteous.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
Proverbs 14
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Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4
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The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.Read from NASB1995 · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 2
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Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A large population is a king's splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince's ruin.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
Proverbs 15
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.Read from KJV · (Hebrews) ch.4:11-5:6
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A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
Proverbs 16
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Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.15:5 - 16:4
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Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even the man's enemies live at peace with him.Read from ESV · Only One Life Will Soon Be Past
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Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.Read from KJV · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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When a king's face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.Read from NKJV · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.Read from NASB1995 · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 3
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5
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A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
Proverbs 17
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A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.Read from NKJV · (Proverbs) ch.16:5 - 17:4
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Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.Read from NKJV · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
Proverbs 18
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He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.17:4 - 18:3
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The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
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Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
8
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.Read from NASB1995 · (The Tongue of a Disciple) the Satan Controlled Tongue
10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.Read from NASB1995 · All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 13
11
A rich man's wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.10:12 - 11:12
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A man's gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.Read from NASB1995 · (Through the Bible) Proverbs
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The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
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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 NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
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The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
Proverbs 19
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Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.18:4 - 19:5
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A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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A king's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
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Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.19:5 - 20:6
Proverbs 20
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It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.Read from NASB1995 · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 6
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Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin"?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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A man's steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
Proverbs 21
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The king's heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.Read from NASB1995 · The Best Time To Forgive Someone Is Immediately
2
All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.Read from NASB1995 · Proverbs 11-31
3
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.20:6 - 21:8
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Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.Read from NASB1995 · (The Tongue of a Disciple) the Satan Controlled Tongue
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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
Proverbs 22
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The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.Read from NKJV · Bringing Up Children in God's Ways
7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.21:9 - 22:11
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He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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The slacker says, "There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!"Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.Read from NKJV · (The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity) Being Godly Parents
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Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
Proverbs 23
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Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.Read from NKJV · Bringing Up Children in God's Ways
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My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.22:12 - 23:35
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Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.Read from NASB1995 · From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.1:8-2:35
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In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.Read from NASB1995 · From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.1:8-2:35
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Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.Read from NASB1995 · From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.1:8-2:35
Proverbs 24
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for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.Read from NASB1995 · (Basics) 70. Proving God's Perfect Will(3)
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If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.24:1 - 34
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I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.Read from KJV · Spirit Filled Family
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A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,Read from KJV · Spirit Filled Family
Proverbs 25
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These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
Proverbs 26
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.Read from NKJV · (Matthew) ch.14:22-16:12
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Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.Read from ESV · (Matthew) ch.26:33-27:31
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Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.25:1 - 26:11
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As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.Read from NASB1995 · Some Lessons the Lord Taught Me
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Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
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Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,Read from ESV · The Satan Controlled Tongue - Part 4
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Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.26:11 - 27:17
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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.Read from NASB1995 · (The Tongue of a Disciple) the Satan Controlled Tongue
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A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.26:11 - 27:17
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A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.26:11 - 27:17
Proverbs 27
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Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.26:11 - 27:17
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Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.Read from KJV · Constant Fellowship with God in The Light
6
The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.Read from NASB1995 · (The Tongue of a Disciple) the Satan Controlled Tongue
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Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.26:11 - 27:17
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Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.26:11 - 27:17
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Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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You will have plenty of goats' milk to feed you— food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
Proverbs 28
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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.27:17 - 28:18
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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.Read from NASB1995 · (The Tongue of a Disciple) the Satan Controlled Tongue
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He who robs his father or mother, saying, "It is not wrong," is a companion to the man who destroys.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
Proverbs 29
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By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.28:19 - 29:17
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Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
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Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.Read from NKJV · (A Marriage Blessed by God) 1. Build Your Home With Wisdom
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An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
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A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
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The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
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Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
Proverbs 30
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Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.29:18 - 30:9
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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 NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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There are three things too wonderful for me, four that I cannot understand:Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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Four things on earth are small, yet they are exceedingly wise:Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
Proverbs 31
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These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.Read from ESV · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.Read from NASB1995 · 8) Building Our Homes With Wisdom (Kannada)
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"Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!"Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31
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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 · From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Malachi) ch.2:14-4:6
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Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.Read from NASB1995 · (Proverbs) ch.30:9 - 31:31