Ecclesiastes 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 4 Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness 1 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power
Read more…Proverbs 4 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 4 Get Wisdom at Any Cost 1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son t
Read more…Proverbs 31 (New International Version, ©2011) Proverbs 31 Sayings of King Lemuel 1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. 2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! 3 Do no
Read more…Proverbs 29 (New International Version, ©2011) Proverbs 29 1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 A m
Read more…Proverbs 28 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 28 1 The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains o
Read more…Proverbs 27 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 27 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. 3 Stone is heavy and san
Read more…Proverbs 26 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 26 1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 3 A whip for the hors
Read more…Proverbs 25 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 25 More Proverbs of Solomon 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the gl
Read more…Proverbs 21 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 21 1 In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. 2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To d
Read more…Proverbs 20 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 20 1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. 3 It is
Read more…Proverbs 19 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 19 1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way! 3 A person’s own folly l
Read more…Proverbs 18 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 18 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wick
Read more…Proverbs 14 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 14 1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 2 Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 3
Read more…Ecclesiastes 12 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 12 1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— 2 before the sun and the li
Read more…Proverbs 12 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 12 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. 2 Good people obtain favor from the LORD, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. 3 No one can
Read more…Ecclesiastes 11 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 11 Invest in Many Ventures 1 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. 2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come
Read more…Ecclesiastes 11 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 11 Invest in Many Ventures 1 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. 2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come
Read more…Proverbs 11 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 11 1 The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guide
Read more…Ecclesiastes 10 (New International Version, ©2010) Ecclesiastes 10 1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. 2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. 3 Even a
Read more…Proverbs 10 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 10 Proverbs of Solomon 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteous
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