Proverbs

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.

Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

A man's heart plans his way, but Yahweh directs his steps.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Yahweh's name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.

He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Who can find a worthy woman? For her value is far above rubies.

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.