Proverbs 16:28

A shifty man stirs up strife,And a querulous one alienates his friend.

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked increase, offenses increase,But the righteous will see their downfall.

Proverbs 10:28

The righteous can look forward to joy,But the hopes of the wicked are doomed.

Proverbs 11:22

Like a gold ring in the snout of a pigIs a beautiful woman bereft of sense.

Proverbs 6:30

A thief is not held in contemptFor stealing to appease his hunger;

Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,And his throne will be established in justice.

Proverbs 28:2

When there is rebellion in the land, many are its rulers;But with someone who hasasomeone who has Referring to the ruler. Or “people who have,” referring to the populace. understanding and knowledge, stability will last.bBut with someone … will last Meaning of Heb. uncertain.

Proverbs 11:21

Assuredly,dAssuredly Lit. “Hand to hand”; meaning of Heb. uncertain. the evildoer will not escape,But the offspring of the righteous will be safe.

Proverbs 27:5

Open reproof is better than concealed love.

Proverbs 21:8

A person’s way may be tortuous and strange,Though their actions are blameless and proper.

Proverbs 21:26

All day long they are seized with cravingWhile the righteous give without stint.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to GOD,But those who pursue righteousness are loved.

Proverbs 24:32

I observed and took it to heart;I saw it and learned a lesson.

Proverbs 29:12

A ruler who listens to lies—All his ministers will be wicked.

Proverbs 1:28

Then they shall call me but I will not answer;They shall seek me but not find me.

Proverbs 5:17

They will be yours alone,Others having no part with you.

Proverbs 18:3

Along with the wicked comes derision,And with rogues, contempt.

Proverbs 14:28

A numerous people is the glory of a king;Without a nation a ruler is ruined.

Proverbs 13:25

The righteous person eats to satiety,But the belly of the wicked is empty.

Proverbs 26:27

One who digs a pit will fall in it,And a stone will roll back upon the one who is rolling it.

Proverbs 25:3

Like the heavens in their height, like the earth in its depth,Is the mind of kings—unfathomable.

Proverbs 11:23

What the righteous desire can only be good;What the wicked hope for [stirs] wrath.

Proverbs 23:16

I shall rejoice with all my heartaheart Lit. “kidneys.” When your lips speak right things.

Proverbs 31:25

ע She is clothed with strength and splendor;She looks to the future cheerfully.

Proverbs 1:27

When terror comes like a disaster,And calamity arrives like a whirlwind,When trouble and distress come upon you.

Proverbs 4:6

Do not forsake heraher See note at 1.20. and she will guard you;Love her and she will protect you.

Proverbs 17:14

To start a quarrel is to open a sluice;Before a dispute flares up,aflares up Meaning of Heb. uncertain. drop it.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king sustains the land,But a fraudulent manaa fraudulent man I.e., a monarch who is by nature deceitful. tears it down.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation;Sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 6:18

A mind that hatches evil plots,Feet quick to run to evil,

Proverbs 20:16

Seize his garment, for he stood surety for another;canother Or “a stranger.” Take it as a pledge, [for he stood surety] for an unfamiliar woman.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who grasp her,And whoever holds on to her is happy.

Proverbs 14:21

Those who despise their fellows are wrong;Those who show pity for the lowly are happy.

Proverbs 29:19

A slave cannot be disciplined by words;Though he may comprehend, he does not respond.

Proverbs 21:21

One who strives to do good and kind deedsAttains life, success, and honor.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished;One who testifies lies will not escape.

Proverbs 11:1

False scales are an abomination to GOD,Who finds an honestahonest Lit. “whole.” weight pleasing.

Proverbs 23:5

You see it, then it is gone;It grows wings and flies away,Like an eagle, heavenward.

Proverbs 15:6

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,But in the harvest of the wicked there is trouble.

Proverbs 17:5

One who mocks the poor affronts their Maker;One who rejoices over another’s misfortune will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 19:17

Those who are generous to the poor make a loan to GOD—They will receive their due.

Proverbs 1:12

Like Sheol, let us swallow them alive;Whole, like those who go down into the Pit.

Proverbs 21:11

When scoffers are punished, the simple are edified;When sages are taught, they gain insight.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not have regard for any ransom;He will refuse your bribe, however great.

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens ironSo a man sharpens the witbwit Lit. “face.” of his friend.

Proverbs 1:1

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

Proverbs 14:17

A hothead commits folly;A man of intrigues will be hated.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot puts an end to strifeAnd separates those locked in dispute.

Proverbs 31:10

א How preciouscHow precious Lit. “Who can find.” Cf. 20.6. is a woman of substance!Her worth is far beyond that of rubies.

Proverbs 4:5

Acquire wisdom, acquire discernment;Do not forget and do not swerve from my words.