Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs
31 chapters
Chapters
Proverbs 1
These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
Proverbs 2
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Proverbs 3
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Proverbs 4
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
Proverbs 5
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
Proverbs 6
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
Proverbs 7
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Proverbs 8
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
Proverbs 9
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
Proverbs 10
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Proverbs 11
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
Proverbs 12
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 13
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 14
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 15
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 16
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 17
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 18
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 19
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Proverbs 20
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Proverbs 21
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
Proverbs 22
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 23
When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,
Proverbs 24
Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
Proverbs 25
These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
Proverbs 26
Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool.
Proverbs 27
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
Proverbs 28
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 29
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Proverbs 30
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
Proverbs 31
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him: