Proverbs 10

Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death. 3 The Lordwill not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving […]

Proverbs 11

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4 […]

Proverbs 13

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A wise sonaccepts hisfather’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence. 3 The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his […]

Proverbs 15

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. 3 The eyes of the Lordare in every place, Watching the evil and the good. 4 A soothing tongue […]

Proverbs 16

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lordweighs the motives. 3 Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be […]

Proverbs 17

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the […]

Proverbs 18

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 He who separates himself seekshis owndesire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. 2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. 3 When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, And with dishonorcomesscorn. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep […]