Proverbs 1 NIV - Purpose and Theme - The proverbs of - Bible …
Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil. Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, a parable, / and the sayings of the wise, their riddles
Proverbs 1 KJV - The proverbs of Solomon the son of - Bible …
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 1 NKJV - The Beginning of Knowledge - Bible Gateway
The Beginning of Knowledge - The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, ...
Proverbs 31 NIV - Sayings of King Lemuel - Bible Gateway
Proverbs 31:3 Or wealth; Proverbs 31:10 Verses 10-31 are an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Proverbs 2 NIV - Moral Benefits of Wisdom - Bible Gateway
Moral Benefits of Wisdom - My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of …
Proverbs 12 NIV - Whoever loves discipline loves - Bible Gateway
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. The plans of the …
Proverbs 18 NIV - An unfriendly person pursues selfish - Bible …
An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. It is not good to be partial to the wicked …
Proverbs 8 NIV - Wisdom’s Call - Does not wisdom call - Bible …
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. (13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. 14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. (15 By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; 16 by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.
Proverbs 27 NIV - Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
Proverbs 16 NIV - To humans belong the plans of the - Bible …
Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good; Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive; Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive