1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from theLordcomes the proper answer of the tongue. 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are…

1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. 2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share…

1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When…

1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the…

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;…

1 In theLord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. 2 A person may think their own ways are right,…

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2 Rich and poor have this in common: TheLordis the Maker…

Saying 7 1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well whatis before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony….

Saying 20 1 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. Saying 21 3 By…

1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out…