Month: December 2024

17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction,But he who ignores reproof goes astray.18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips,And he who spreads slander is a fool.19 When there…

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,But he who perverts his ways will be found out.10 He who winks the eye causes trouble,And [f]a babbling fool will be [g]ruined.11 The mouth of…

Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked 10 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad,But a foolish son is a grief to his…

13 The [f]woman of folly is boisterous,She is [g]naive and knows nothing.14 She sits at the doorway of her house,On a seat by the high places of the city,15 Calling to those…

7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,And he who reproves a wicked man gets [e]insults for himself.8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate…

Wisdom’s Invitation 9 Wisdom has built her house,She has hewn out her seven pillars;2 She has [a]prepared her food, she has mixed her wine;She has also set her table;3 She has sent…

22 “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way,Before His works [e]of old.23 “From everlasting I was [f]established,From the beginning, from the earliest times of the earth.24 “When there were no depths…

12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,And I find knowledge and discretion.13 “The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;Pride and arrogance and the evil wayAnd the perverted mouth, I hate.14 “Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;I…

The Commendation of Wisdom 8 Does not wisdom call,And understanding [a]lift up her voice?2 On top of the heights beside the way,Where the paths meet, she takes her stand;3 Beside…

13 So she seizes him and kisses him[k]And with a brazen face she says to him:14 “[l]I was due to offer peace offerings;Today I have paid my vows.15 “Therefore I…