Prologue and Extended Instruction
Proverbs 1:1–9:18
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The Sayings of Solomon: Character, Speech, Work, Justice, and the Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 10:1–22:16
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Proverbs 22:17–24:22
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Proverbs 24:23–34
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Proverbs 25:1–29:27
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Proverbs 30:1–33
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Proverbs 31:1–9
Start MovementThe Excellent Wife: Wisdom Embodied in Household Strength
Proverbs 31:10–31
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PRO-001 · Proverbs 1:1–7
The Purpose of Proverbs
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Impartiality and Truthful Answers
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The Excellent Wife, A Poem of Strength
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Prologue and Extended Instruction Proverbs 1:1–9:18
- PRO-001 The Purpose of Proverbs 1:1–7
- PRO-002 A Father’s Warning About Violent Companions 1:8–19
- PRO-003 Wisdom Calls and Warns 1:20–33
- PRO-004 The Pursuit and Protection of Wisdom 2:1–22
- PRO-005 Trust in the Lord and Accept Discipline 3:1–12
- PRO-006 Wisdom’s Worth and the Straight Path 3:13–35
- PRO-007 A Father’s Counsel to Seek Wisdom 4:1–9
- PRO-008 Guard Your Heart and Walk the Straight Way 4:10–27
- PRO-009 Warning Against the Adulteress 5:1–23
- PRO-010 Warnings Against Harmful Commitments and Paths 6:1–19
- PRO-011 A Father’s Warning About Adultery 6:20–35
- PRO-012 The Snare of Seduction 7:1–27
- PRO-013 Wisdom’s Call and Wisdom’s Claims 8:1–36
- PRO-014 Two Banquets and Two Ways 9:1–18
The Sayings of Solomon: Character, Speech, Work, Justice, and the Fear of the Lord Proverbs 10:1–22:16
- PRO-015 Contrasts of Wisdom in Work and Home 10:1–5
- PRO-016 Blessing, Violence, and Speech 10:6–10
- PRO-017 Instruction, Restraint, and the Tongue 10:11–14
- PRO-018 Righteous Gain and Wicked Desire 10:15–18
- PRO-019 Words, Wealth, and the Fear of the Lord 10:19–23
- PRO-020 The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Wicked 10:24–32
- PRO-021 Honest Scales and a Humble Spirit 11:1–5
- PRO-022 Integrity and the Day of Trouble 11:6–10
- PRO-023 Speech that Builds or Breaks a City 11:11–15
- PRO-024 Kindness, Cruelty, and a Lasting Name 11:16–20
- PRO-025 Security, Generosity, and Withholding 11:21–25
- PRO-026 Seeking Good and Finding Life 11:26–31
- PRO-027 Loving Knowledge and Hating Reproof 12:1–6
- PRO-028 Words that Snare and Words that Deliver 12:7–12
- PRO-029 Truthful Speech and a Peaceful Heart 12:13–18
- PRO-030 Diligence, Deceit, and the Lord’s Favor 12:19–24
- PRO-031 The Way of the Righteous and the Way of the Wicked 12:25–28
- PRO-032 Listening, Pride, and the Tongue 13:1–5
- PRO-033 Righteousness, Wealth, and Reputation 13:6–10
- PRO-034 Hope, Instruction, and Wisdom 13:11–14
- PRO-035 Prudence, Companions, and Consequences 13:15–19
- PRO-036 Discipline, Provision, and Favor 13:20–25
- PRO-037 Wisdom Builds and Folly Tears Down 14:1–5
- PRO-038 The Scoffer, the Fool, and the Wise 14:6–10
- PRO-039 Paths that Seem Right and the End of Them 14:11–14
- PRO-040 Fear of the Lord and Compassion for Others 14:15–18
- PRO-041 Goodness, Plans, and Honest Witness 14:19–25
- PRO-042 Rulers, Calmness, and a Peaceful Heart 14:26–35
- PRO-043 A Gentle Answer and the Use of Words 15:1–5
- PRO-044 The Lord Sees and Weighs Every Way 15:6–10
- PRO-045 Joy, Discipline, and the Heart 15:11–14
- PRO-046 Better Than, Love, and Anger 15:15–17
- PRO-047 Listening, Humility, and Honor 15:18–22
- PRO-048 The Lord’s Plans and Upright Words 15:23–33
- PRO-049 Plans in the Heart and the Lord’s Weighing 16:1–5
- PRO-050 Loyal Love, the Fear of the Lord, and Peace 16:6–9
- PRO-051 Kings, Justice, and Honest Scales 16:10–15
- PRO-052 Wisdom, Humility, and the Better Way 16:16–20
- PRO-053 Words from the Heart and the Path of Life 16:21–24
- PRO-054 The Perverse and the Self-Controlled 16:25–33
- PRO-055 Peace in the Home and Tested Hearts 17:1–5
- PRO-056 Fools, Friends, and Faithful Speech 17:6–10
- PRO-057 Conflict, Discipline, and the Tongue 17:11–16
- PRO-058 Prudence, Joy, and the Weight of Words 17:17–22
- PRO-059 Restraint, Understanding, and Quiet Wisdom 17:23–28
- PRO-060 Pride, Listening, and the Fool’s Ruin 18:1–6
- PRO-061 Words, Life, and the Name of the Lord 18:7–12
- PRO-062 Before an Answer and Before Honor 18:13–17
- PRO-063 Strife, Offense, and the Tongue’s Power 18:18–21
- PRO-064 Marriage, Friendship, and Loyal Love 18:22–24
- PRO-065 Better Poor than Perverse 19:1–6
- PRO-066 False Witness and Quick Speech 19:7–12
- PRO-067 Family Strife and the Value of Prudence 19:13–18
- PRO-068 Anger, Counsel, and the Lord’s Purposes 19:19–22
- PRO-069 Fear of the Lord and the Sluggard 19:23–26
- PRO-070 Reproof, the Scoffer, and the Stubborn Son 19:27–29
- PRO-071 Wine, Fighting, and Honor 20:1–5
- PRO-072 Hidden Motives and Honest Scales 20:6–10
- PRO-073 Discipline, Speech, and the Lord’s Light 20:11–15
- PRO-074 Pledges, Purity, and the Listening Ear 20:16–20
- PRO-075 Steps, Vows, and the Fear of the Lord 20:21–25
- PRO-076 Kings, Justice, and the Cleansing of Evil 20:26–30
- PRO-077 The King’s Heart and the Lord’s Direction 21:1–5
- PRO-078 Justice, Lies, and Desires 21:6–10
- PRO-079 Learning Wisdom and Guarding the Home 21:11–15
- PRO-080 Pleasure, Strife, and Quietness 21:16–20
- PRO-081 Pursuit, Pride, and Sacrifice 21:21–25
- PRO-082 The Wicked and the Upright Before the Lord 21:26–31
- PRO-083 A Good Name, Humility, and the Fear of the Lord 22:1–5
- PRO-084 Training, Debt, and Friendship 22:6–10
- PRO-085 Pure Speech and Just Boundaries 22:11–16
The Sayings of the Wise Proverbs 22:17–24:22
- PRO-086 The Sayings of the Wise, Opening Words 22:17–21
- PRO-087 Justice for the Poor and Honest Labor 22:22–25
- PRO-088 Do Not Move Boundaries and Do Not Pledge Recklessly 22:26–29
- PRO-089 Restraint at the Table and the Lure of Wealth 23:1–5
- PRO-090 Do Not Waste Words and Do Not Withhold Discipline 23:6–11
- PRO-091 Instruction, Hope, and the Fear of the Lord 23:12–18
- PRO-092 Companions, Work, and a Father’s Joy 23:19–25
- PRO-093 Give Your Heart and Avoid the Adulteress 23:26–28
- PRO-094 The Misery of Drunkenness 23:29–35
- PRO-095 Do Not Envy the Evil 24:1–6
- PRO-096 Wisdom, Speech, and Justice 24:7–12
- PRO-097 Sweetness, Hope, and Steady Hearts 24:13–18
- PRO-098 Do Not Rejoice Over a Fall 24:19–22
Further Sayings of the Wise Proverbs 24:23–34
Hezekiah’s Collection of Solomonic Proverbs Proverbs 25:1–29:27
- PRO-101 The Glory of God and the Glory of Kings 25:1–7
- PRO-102 In Courts and Conflicts, Choose Restraint 25:8–14
- PRO-103 Persuasion, Moderation, and Honest Speech 25:15–20
- PRO-104 Kindness to Enemies and Coals of Fire 25:21–24
- PRO-105 Self-Control and the City Without Walls 25:25–28
- PRO-106 Honor and the Cost of Folly 26:1–5
- PRO-107 Fools and How to Answer Them 26:6–12
- PRO-108 The Sluggard and His Excuses 26:13–16
- PRO-109 Quarrels, Gossip, and Fuel for Fire 26:17–22
- PRO-110 Smooth Speech and Hidden Hatred 26:23–28
- PRO-111 Boasting, Anger, and Envy 27:1–5
- PRO-112 Faithful Wounds and Loyal Friends 27:6–10
- PRO-113 Be Wise, Be Prudent, and Know Your Place 27:11–15
- PRO-114 Contention, Appetite, and Tested Hearts 27:16–20
- PRO-115 The Furnace, the Heart, and Folly 27:21–22
- PRO-116 Know Your Flock and Your Provision 27:23–27
- PRO-117 The Wicked Flee, the Righteous Stand 28:1–5
- PRO-118 Law, Justice, and Understanding 28:6–10
- PRO-119 Wealth, Honesty, and Reproof 28:11–14
- PRO-120 Oppression, Mercy, and the Fear of the Lord 28:15–18
- PRO-121 Greed, Honesty, and Trust 28:19–22
- PRO-122 Trusting the Lord and Guarding the Heart 28:23–28
- PRO-123 Reproof and Stubbornness 29:1–6
- PRO-124 Justice, the Poor, and the Wicked 29:7–12
- PRO-125 Anger, Speech, and Discipline 29:13–17
- PRO-126 A Nation’s Order and a Person’s Pride 29:18–23
- PRO-127 Fear of Man and the Lord’s Justice 29:24–27