Proverbs 1:8–9
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the
beginning of knowledge; fools
despise wisdom and instruction.
Hear, my son, your father’s
instruction, and forsake not your
mother’s teaching, for they are
a graceful garland for your head
and pendants for your neck.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 2:6
Proverbs 1:10
For the LORD gives wisdom; from
his mouth come knowledge and
understanding.
My son, if sinners entice you, do
not consent.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 3:5–6
Proverbs 2:22
But the wicked will be cut
off from the land, and the
treacherous will be rooted out of
it.
Trust in the LORD with all your
heart, and do not lean on your
own understanding. In all your
ways acknowledge him, and he
will make straight your paths.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 3:11–12
My son, do not despise the
LORD’s discipline or be weary
of his reproof, for the LORD
reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he
delights.
Proverbs 4:7
The beginning of wisdom is this:
Get wisdom, and whatever you
get, get insight.
ESV
ESV
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Proverbs 4:19
Proverbs 4:23
The way of the wicked is like
deep darkness; they do not
know over what they stumble.
Keep your heart with all
vigilance, for from it flow the
springs of life.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 6:20–21
Proverbs 5:21
My son, keep your father’s
commandment, and forsake not
your mother’s teaching. Bind
them on your heart always; tie
them around your neck.
For a man’s ways are before
the eyes of the LORD, and he
ponders all his paths.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 9:8
Proverbs 10:7
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he
will hate you; reprove a wise
man, and he will love you.
The memory of the righteous is
a blessing, but the name of the
wicked will rot.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 10:12
Where there is no guidance, a
people falls, but in an abundance
of counselors there is safety.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love
covers all offenses.
ESV
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Proverbs 11:22
Proverbs 11:25
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout
is a beautiful woman without
discretion.
Whoever brings blessing will be
enriched, and one who waters
will himself be watered.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 11:30
Proverbs 12:22
The fruit of the righteous is a tree
of life, and whoever captures
souls is wise.
Lying lips are an abomination
to the LORD, but those who act
faithfully are his delight.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 13:10
Proverbs 13:15
By insolence comes nothing but
strife, but with those who take
advice is wisdom.
Good sense wins favor, but the
way of the treacherous is their
ruin.
ESV
Proverbs 13:20
ESV
Proverbs 13:24
Whoever walks with the
wise becomes wise, but the
companion of fools will suffer
harm.
Whoever spares the rod hates
his son, but he who loves him is
diligent to discipline him.
ESV
ESV
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Proverbs 14:12
Proverbs 14:15
There is a way that seems right
to a man, but its end is the way
to death.
The simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought
to his steps.
ESV
Proverbs 14:34
ESV
Proverbs 15:1
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any
people.
A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 15:3
Proverbs 16:1
The eyes of the LORD are in
every place, keeping watch on
the evil and the good.
The plans of the heart belong
to man, but the answer of the
tongue is from the LORD.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 16:7
Proverbs 16:32
When a man’s ways please
the LORD, he makes even his
enemies to be at peace with
him.
Whoever is slow to anger is
better than the mighty, and he
who rules his spirit than he who
takes a city.
ESV
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Proverbs 16:33
Proverbs 17:17
The lot is cast into the lap, but its
every decision is from the LORD.
A friend loves at all times, and a
brother is born for adversity.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 17:22
Proverbs 18:10
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the
bones.
The name of the LORD is a
strong tower; the righteous man
runs into it and is safe.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 19:5
Death and life are in the power
of the tongue, and those who
love it will eat its fruits.
A false witness will not go
unpunished, and he who
breathes out lies will not escape.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs 20:11
Wine is a mocker, strong drink
a brawler, and whoever is led
astray by it is not wise.
Even a child makes himself
known by his acts, by whether
his conduct is pure and upright.
ESV
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Proverbs 21:1
Proverbs 21:31
The king’s heart is a stream of
water in the hand of the LORD;
he turns it wherever he will.
The horse is made ready for the
day of battle, but the victory
belongs to the LORD.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 22:1
Proverbs 22:6
A good name is to be chosen
rather than great riches, and
favor is better than silver or gold.
Train up a child in the way he
should go; even when he is old
he will not depart from it.
ESV
Proverbs 22:24–25
ESV
Proverbs 22:28
Make no friendship with a man
given to anger, nor go with a
wrathful man, lest you learn his
ways and entangle yourself in a
snare.
Do not move the ancient
landmark that your fathers have
set.
ESV
Proverbs 23:31–32
Do not look at wine when it is
red, when it sparkles in the cup
and goes down smoothly. In the
end it bites like a serpent and
stings like an adder.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 24:6
For by wise guidance you
can wage your war, and in
abundance of counselors there is
victory.
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Proverbs 25:18
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples
of gold in a setting of silver.
A man who bears false witness
against his neighbor is like a
war club, or a sword, or a sharp
arrow.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 25:21–22
If your enemy is hungry, give him
bread to eat, and if he is thirsty,
give him water to drink, for you
will heap burning coals on his
head, and the LORD will reward
you.
ESV
Proverbs 25:28
Proverbs 26:4
Proverbs 26:11
Answer not a fool according
to his folly, lest you be like him
yourself.
Like a dog that returns to his
vomit is a fool who repeats his
folly.
A man without self–control is
like a city broken into and left
without walls.
ESV
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 26:20
Proverbs 27:1
For lack of wood the fire goes
out, and where there is no
whisperer, quarreling ceases.
Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day
may bring.
ESV
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Proverbs 27:2
Proverbs 27:6
Let another praise you, and not
your own mouth; a stranger, and
not your own lips.
Faithful are the wounds of a
friend; profuse are the kisses of
an enemy.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 27:19
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron, and one man
sharpens another.
As in water face reflects face,
so the heart of man reflects the
man.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 27:20
Proverbs 28:1
Sheol and Abaddon are never
satisfied, and never satisfied are
the eyes of man.
The wicked flee when no one
pursues, but the righteous are
bold as a lion.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 28:13
Proverbs 28:9
Whoever conceals his
transgressions will not prosper,
but he who confesses and
forsakes them will obtain mercy.
If one turns away his ear from
hearing the law, even his prayer
is an abomination.
ESV
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Proverbs 29:1
Proverbs 29:11
He who is often reproved, yet
stiffens his neck, will suddenly be
broken beyond healing.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it
back.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 30:5–6
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man lays a snare, but
whoever trusts in the LORD is
safe.
Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take
refuge in him. Do not add to his
words, lest he rebuke you and
you be found a liar.
ESV
ESV
Proverbs 31:10
Proverbs 31:30
An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than
jewels.
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is
vain, but a woman who fears the
LORD is to be praised.
ESV
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Proverbs 1:8–9
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the
beginning of knowledge, but
fools despise wisdom and
instruction.
KJV
My son, hear the instruction of
thy father, and forsake not the
law of thy mother; for they shall
be an ornament of grace unto
thy head, and chains about thy
neck.
KJV
Proverbs 2:6
Proverbs 1:10
For the LORD giveth wisdom; out
of his mouth cometh knowledge
and understanding.
My son, if sinners entice thee,
consent thou not.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 3:5–6
Proverbs 2:22
But the wicked shall be cut
off from the earth, and the
transgressors shall be rooted out
of it.
Trust in the LORD with all thine
heart; and lean not unto thine
own understanding. In all thy
ways acknowledge him, and he
shall direct thy paths.
KJV
Proverbs 3:11–12
My son, despise not the
chastening of the LORD; neither
be weary of his correction; for
whom the LORD loveth he
correcteth, even as a father the
son in whom he delighteth.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal
thing; therefore get wisdom,
and with all thy getting get
understanding.
KJV
Proverbs 4:19
The way of the wicked is as
darkness; they know not at what
they stumble.
Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence;
for out of it are the issues of life.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 6:20–21
Proverbs 5:21
My son, keep thy father’s
commandment, and forsake not
the law of thy mother. Bind them
continually upon thine heart,
and tie them about thy neck.
For the ways of man are before
the eyes of the LORD, and he
pondereth all his goings.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 9:8
Proverbs 10:7
Reprove not a scorner, lest he
hate thee; rebuke a wise man,
and he will love thee.
The memory of the just is
blessed, but the name of the
wicked shall rot.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirreth up strifes, but love
covereth all sins.
KJV
Where no counsel is, the people
fall, but in the multitude of
counsellors there is safety.
KJV
Proverbs 11:22
Proverbs 11:25
As a jewel of gold in a swines
snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
The liberal soul shall be made
fat, and he that watereth shall be
watered also himself.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 11:30
Proverbs 12:22
The fruit of the righteous is a tree
of life, and he that winneth souls
is wise.
Lying lips are abomination to the
LORD, but they that deal truly are
his delight.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 13:10
Proverbs 13:15
Only by pride cometh
contention, but with the well–
advised is wisdom.
Good understanding giveth
favour, but the way of
transgressors is hard.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 13:20
Proverbs 13:24
He that walketh with wise men
shall be wise, but a companion
of fools shall be destroyed.
He that spareth his rod hateth
his son, but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 14:12
Proverbs 14:15
There is a way which seemeth
right unto a man, but the end
thereof are the ways of death.
The simple believeth every word,
but the prudent man looketh
well to his going.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 14:34
Proverbs 15:1
Righteousness exalteth a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any
people.
A soft answer turneth away
wrath, but grievous words stir up
anger.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 15:3
Proverbs 16:1
The eyes of the LORD are in
every place, beholding the evil
and the good.
The preparations of the heart
in man, and the answer of the
tongue, is from the LORD.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 16:7
Proverbs 16:32
When a man’s ways please
the LORD, he maketh even his
enemies to be at peace with
him.
He that is slow to anger is better
than the mighty, and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that
taketh a city.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but
the whole disposing thereof is of
the LORD.
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a
brother is born for adversity.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 17:22
Proverbs 18:10
A merry heart doeth good like
a medicine, but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.
The name of the LORD is a
strong tower; the righteous
runneth into it, and is safe.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 19:5
Death and life are in the power
of the tongue, and they that love
it shall eat the fruit thereof.
A false witness shall not be
unpunished, and he that
speaketh lies shall not escape.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs 20:11
Wine is a mocker, strong drink
is raging, and whosoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Even a child is known by his
doings, whether his work be
pure, and whether it be right.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is in the hand of
the LORD, as the rivers of water;
he turneth it whithersoever he
will.
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the
day of battle, but safety is of the
LORD.
KJV
Proverbs 22:1
KJV
Proverbs 22:6
A good name is rather to be
chosen than great riches, and
loving favour rather than silver
and gold.
Train up a child in the way he
should go and when he is old, he
will not depart from it.
KJV
Proverbs 22:24–25
Make no friendship with an
angry man, and with a furious
man thou shalt not go, lest thou
learn his ways, and get a snare to
thy soul.
KJV
Proverbs 22:28
Remove not the ancient
landmark, which thy fathers have
set.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 23:31–32
Look not thou upon the wine
when it is red, when it giveth
his colour in the cup, when
it moveth itself aright. At the
last it biteth like a serpent, and
stingeth like an adder.
Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel thou shalt
make thy war, and in multitude
of counsellors there is safety.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 25:18
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples
of gold in pictures of silver.
A man that beareth false witness
against his neighbour is a maul,
and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 25:21–22
If thine enemy be hungry, give
him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink,
for thou shalt heap coals of fire
upon his head, and the LORD
shall reward thee.
Proverbs 25:28
He that hath no rule over his
own spirit is like a city that is
broken down, and without walls.
KJV
Proverbs 26:4
KJV
Proverbs 26:11
Answer not a fool according to
his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
As a dog returneth to his vomit,
so a fool returneth to his folly.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 26:20
Proverbs 27:1
Where no wood is, there the fire
goeth out; so where there is no
talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Boast not thyself of tomorrow;
for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 27:2
Proverbs 27:6
Let another man praise thee, and
not thine own mouth, a stranger,
and not thine own lips.
Faithful are the wounds of
a friend, but the kisses of an
enemy are deceitful.
KJV
Proverbs 27:17
KJV
Proverbs 27:19
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man
sharpeneth the countenance of
his friend.
As in water face answereth to
face, so the heart of man to man.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 27:20
Proverbs 28:1
Hell and destruction are never
full, so the eyes of man are never
satisfied.
The wicked flee when no man
pursueth, but the righteous are
bold as a lion.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 28:13
Proverbs 28:9
He that covereth his sins
shall not prosper, but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them
shall have mercy.
He that turneth away his ear
from hearing the law, even his
prayer shall be abomination.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 29:1
He, that being often reproved
hardeneth his neck, shall
suddenly be destroyed, and that
without remedy.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind, but
a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 30:5–6
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare,
but whoso putteth his trust in
the LORD shall be safe.
Every word of God is pure; he is
a shield unto them that put their
trust in him. Add thou not unto
his words, lest he reprove thee,
and thou be found a liar.
KJV
KJV
Proverbs 31:30
Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her price is far above rubies.
KJV
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is
vain, but a woman that feareth
the LORD, she shall be praised.
KJV
Proverbs 1:8–9
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the
beginning of knowledge; fools
despise wisdom and instruction.
NASB
Hear, my son, your father’s
instruction and do not forsake
your mother’s teaching. Indeed,
they are a graceful wreath to
your head and ornaments about
your neck.
NASB
Proverbs 2:6
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do
not consent.
For the LORD gives wisdom; from
His mouth come knowledge and
understanding.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 3:5–6
Proverbs 2:22
Trust in the LORD with all your
heart and do not lean on your
own understanding. In all your
ways acknowledge Him, And He
will make your paths straight.
But the wicked will be cut
off from the land and the
treacherous will be uprooted
from it.
NASB
Proverbs 3:11–12
My son, do not reject the
discipline of the LORD or loathe
His reproof, for whom the LORD
loves He reproves, even as a
father corrects the son in whom
he delights.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 4:7
The beginning of wisdom
is: Acquire wisdom; and
with all your acquiring, get
understanding.
NASB
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Proverbs 4:19
Proverbs 4:23
The way of the wicked is like
darkness; they do not know over
what they stumble.
Watch over your heart with all
diligence, for from it flow the
springs of life.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 6:20–21
Proverbs 5:21
For the ways of a man are before
the eyes of the LORD, and He
watches all his paths.
NASB
My son, observe the
commandment of your father
and do not forsake the teaching
of your mother; bind them
continually on your heart; tie
them around your neck.
NASB
Proverbs 9:8
Proverbs 10:7
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he
will hate you. Reprove a wise
man and he will love you.
The memory of the righteous
is blessed, but the name of the
wicked will rot.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 10:12
Where there is no guidance the
people fall, but in abundance of
counselors there is victory.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love
covers all transgressions.
NASB
NASB
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Proverbs 11:22
Proverbs 11:25
As a ring of gold in a swine’s
snout so is a beautiful woman
who lacks discretion.
The generous man will be
prosperous, and he who waters
will himself be watered.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 11:30
Proverbs 12:22
The fruit of the righteous is a tree
of life, and he who is wise wins
souls.
Lying lips are an abomination to
the LORD, but those who deal
faithfully are His delight.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 13:10
Proverbs 13:15
Through insolence comes
nothing but strife, but wisdom is
with those who receive counsel.
Good understanding produces
favor, but the way of the
treacherous is hard.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 13:20
Proverbs 13:24
He who walks with wise men will
be wise, but the companion of
fools will suffer harm.
He who withholds his rod hates
his son, but he who loves him
disciplines him diligently.
NASB
NASB
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Proverbs 14:12
Proverbs 14:15
There is a way which seems right
to a man, but its end is the way
of death.
The naive believes everything,
but the sensible man considers
his steps.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 14:34
Proverbs 15:1
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any
people.
A gentle answer turns away
wrath, but a harsh word stirs up
anger.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 15:3
Proverbs 16:1
The eyes of the LORD are in
every place, watching the evil
and the good.
The plans of the heart belong
to man, but the answer of the
tongue is from the LORD.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 16:7
Proverbs 16:32
When a man’s ways are pleasing
to the LORD, He makes even his
enemies to be at peace with
him.
He who is slow to anger is better
than the mighty, and he who
rules his spirit, than he who
captures a city.
NASB
NASB
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Proverbs 16:33
Proverbs 17:17
The lot is cast into the lap, but its
every decision is from the LORD.
A friend loves at all times, and a
brother is born for adversity.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 17:22
Proverbs 18:10
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the
bones.
The name of the LORD is a
strong tower; the righteous runs
into it and is safe.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 19:5
Death and life are in the power
of the tongue, and those who
love it will eat its fruit.
A false witness will not go
unpunished, and he who tells
lies will not escape.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs 20:11
Wine is a mocker, strong drink
a brawler, and whoever is
intoxicated by it is not wise.
It is by his deeds that a lad
distinguishes himself if his
conduct is pure and right.
NASB
NASB
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Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is like channels
of water in the hand of the
LORD; He turns it wherever He
wishes.
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day
of battle, but victory belongs to
the LORD.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 22:1
Proverbs 22:6
A good name is to be more
desired than great wealth. Favor
is better than silver and gold.
Train up a child in the way he
should go; even when he is old
he will not depart from it.
NASB
Proverbs 22:24–25
Do not associate with a man
given to anger, or go with a hot–
tempered man, or you will learn
his ways and find a snare for
yourself.
NASB
Proverbs 22:28
Do not move the ancient
boundary which your fathers
have set.
NASB
Proverbs 23:31–32
Do not look on the wine when
it is red, when it sparkles in
the cup, when it goes down
smoothly. At the last it bites like a
serpent and stings like a viper.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 24:6
For by wise guidance you will
wage war, and in abundance of
counselors there is victory.
NASB
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Proverbs 25:18
Proverbs 25:11
Like apples of gold in settings of
silver is a word spoken in right
circumstances.
Like a club and a sword and
a sharp arrow is a man who
bears false witness against his
neighbor.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 25:21–22
If your enemy is hungry, give him
food to eat, and if he is thirsty,
give him water to drink, for you
will heap burning coals on his
head, and the LORD will reward
you.
NASB
Proverbs 25:28
Proverbs 26:4
Proverbs 26:11
Do not answer a fool according
to his folly, or you will also be like
him.
Like a dog that returns to its
vomit is a fool who repeats his
folly.
Like a city that is broken into and
without walls is a man who has
no control over his spirit.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 26:20
NASB
Proverbs 27:1
For lack of wood the fire goes
out, and where there is no
whisperer, contention quiets
down.
Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day
may bring forth.
NASB
NASB
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Proverbs 27:2
Proverbs 27:6
Let another praise you, and not
your own mouth; a stranger, and
not your own lips.
Faithful are the wounds of a
friend, but deceitful are the
kisses of an enemy.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 27:17
Proverbs 27:19
Iron sharpens iron, so one man
sharpens another.
As in water face reflects face, so
the heart of man reflects man.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 27:20
Proverbs 28:1
Sheol and Abaddon are never
satisfied, nor are the eyes of man
ever satisfied.
The wicked flee when no one is
pursuing, but the righteous are
bold as a lion.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 28:13
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns away his ear from
listening to the law, even his
prayer is an abomination.
NASB
He who conceals his
transgressions will not
prosper, but he who confesses
and forsakes them will find
compassion.
NASB
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Proverbs 29:1
A man who hardens his neck
after much reproof will suddenly
be broken beyond remedy.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool always loses his temper,
but a wise man holds it back.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 30:5–6
Proverbs 29:25
Every word of God is tested; He
is a shield to those who take
refuge in Him. Do not add to His
words or He will reprove you,
and you will be proved a liar.
The fear of man brings a snare,
but he who trusts in the LORD
will be exalted.
NASB
NASB
Proverbs 31:30
Proverbs 31:10
An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
NASB
Charm is deceitful and beauty is
vain, but a woman who fears the
LORD, she shall be praised.
NASB
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