Don’t brag about tomorrow,since you don’t know what the day will bring. Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—a stranger, not your own lips. A stone is heavy and sand is

Honor is no more associated with foolsthan snow with summer or rain with harvest. Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. Guide a hor

More Proverbs of Solomon These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah. It is God’s privilege to conceal thingsand the king’s privilege to disco

Don’t envy evil peopleor desire their company. For their hearts plot violence,and their words always stir up trouble. A house is built by wisdomand becomes strong through good sense. Through

While dining with a ruler,pay attention to what is put before you. If you are a big eater,put a knife to your throat; don’t desire all the delicacies,for he might be trying to trick you. Don&

Choose a good reputation over great riches;being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. The rich and poor have this in common:The Lord made them both. A prudent person foresees danger an

The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;he guides it wherever he pleases. People may be right in their own eyes,but the Lord examines their heart. The Lord is more plea

Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;to rouse his anger is to risk your life. Avoiding a fight i

Better to be poor and honestthan to be dishonest and a fool. Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;haste makes mistakes. People ruin their lives by their own foolishnessand then are angry at the L

Unfriendly people care only about themselves;they lash out at common sense. Fools have no interest in understanding;they only want to air their own opinions. Doing wrong leads to disgrace,and scanda

Better a dry crust eaten in peacethan a house filled with feasting—and conflict. A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful sonand will share the inheritance of the masterR

We can make our own plans,but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes,but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord,and your plans will succeed.

A gentle answer deflects anger,but harsh words make tempers flare. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. The Lord is watching everywhere,k

A wise woman builds her home,but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;those who take the wrong path despise him. A fool’s proud talk

A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline;#:1 Hebrew A wise son accepts his father’s discipline.a mocker refuses to listen to correction. Wise words will win you a good meal,but treacher

To learn, you must love discipline;it is stupid to hate correction. The Lord approves of those who are good,but he condemns those who plan wickedness. Wickedness never brings stability,but the godly

The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales,but he delights in accurate weights. Pride leads to disgrace,but with humility comes wisdom. Honesty guides good people;dishonesty destroys treacherous p