Wisdom Chapter 2 The vain reasonings of the wicked: their persecuting the just, especially the Son of God. 2:1. For they have said, reasoning with themselves, but not right: The time of our life is short and tedious, and in the end of a man there is
Read more…Ecclesiastes 2 New Living Translation (NLT) Ecclesiastes 2 The Futility of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Come on, let’s try pleasure. Let’s look for the ‘good things’ in life.” But I found that this, too, was meaningless. 2 So I said, “Laughter is
Read more…Proverbs 2 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 2 The Benefits of Wisdom 1 My child,[a] listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.
Read more…Ecclesiastes 1 1 These are the words of the Teacher,[a] King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. Everything Is Meaningless 2 “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” 3 What do people get for all their hard work und
Read more…THE BOOK OF WISDOM This Book is so called, because it treats of the excellence of WISDOM, the means to obtain it, and the happy fruits it produces. It is written in the person of Solomon, and contains his sentiments. But it is uncertain who was the w
Read more…Proverbs 1 New Living Translation (NLT) Proverbs 1 The Purpose of Proverbs 1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. 2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise.
Read more…Proverbs 25 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 25 More Proverbs of Solomon 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah. 2 It is God’s privilege to conceal things and the king’s privilege to discover th
Read more…THE BOOK OF WISDOM This Book is so called, because it treats of the excellence of WISDOM, the means to obtain it, and the happy fruits it produces. It is written in the person of Solomon, and contains his sentiments. But it is uncertain who was the
Read more…Proverbs 23 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 23 1 While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. 2 If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; 3 don’t desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you.
Read more…Proverbs 20 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 20 1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. 2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. 3 Avoiding a fight is
Read more…Proverbs 18 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 18 1 Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. 2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. 3 Doing wrong leads to disgrace
Read more…Proverbs 16 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 16 1 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. 3 Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans wi
Read more…Proverbs 14 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 14 1 A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. 2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him. 3 A fool’s proud
Read more…Proverbs 13 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 13 1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;[a] a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who
Read more…Ecclesiastes 12 (New Living Translation) Ecclesiastes 12 1 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” 2 Remember him before the light of
Read more…Proverbs 12 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 12 1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. 2 The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness. 3 Wickedness never brings stability, b
Read more…Proverbs 3 (The Message) Proverbs 3 Don't Assume You Know It All 1-2 Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands. They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well. 3-4 Don't lose your grip on Lov
Read more…Ecclesiastes 3 (The Message) Ecclesiastes 3 There's a Right Time for Everything 1 There's an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth: 2-8 A right time for birth and another for death, A right time to plant and another
Read more…Proverbs 19 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 19 1 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool. 2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry
Read more…Proverbs 14 (New Living Translation) Proverbs 14 1 A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. 2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him. 3 A fool’s proud tal
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