31:1

The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:

30:1

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel -- to Ithiel and Ucal:

29:1

He who is often rebuked and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.

28:1

The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.

27:1

Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

26:1

As snow in summer and rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.

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These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:

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Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;

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When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is before you;

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A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

21:1

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,
Like the rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.

20:1

Wine is a mocker,
Strong drink is a brawler,
And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

19:1

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

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A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all wise judgment.

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Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting with strife.

16:1

The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

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A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.

14:1

The wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

13:1

A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

12:1

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.

11:1

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,
But a just weight is His delight.

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The proverbs of Solomon:

A wise son makes a glad father,
But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

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Wisdom has built her house,
She has hewn out her seven pillars;

8:1

Does not wisdom cry out,
And understanding lift up her voice?

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My son, keep my words,
And treasure my commands within you.

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My son, if you become surety for your friend,
If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,

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My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
Lend your ear to my understanding,

4:1

Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding;

3:1

My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;

2:1

My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,

1:1

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