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Looking to memorize the book of Proverbs? This praise book is 31 chapters long with 915 verses. This is part 4 of 5 verse sets.
Proverbs
20
1
Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
2
The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.
3
It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
4
The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.
5
Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.
6
Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person - who can find?
7
The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him.
8
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
9
Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?
10
Diverse weights and diverse measures - the LORD abhors both of them.
11
Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right.
12
The ear that hears and the eye that sees - the LORD has made them both.
13
Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.
14
"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.
15
There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
16
Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.
17
Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18
Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.
19
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
20
The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.
21
An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
22
Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.
23
The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.
24
The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD - so how can anyone understand his own way?
25
It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed.
26
A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.
27
The human spirit is like the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.
28
Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.
29
The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
30
Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being.
21
1
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.
2
All of a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the LORD evaluates the motives.
3
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4
Haughty eyes and a proud heart - the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.
5
The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
6
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.
7
The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right.
8
The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.
9
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
10
The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.
11
When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
12
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
13
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
14
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
15
Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
16
The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.
17
The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.
18
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.
19
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
20
There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.
21
The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.
22
The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
23
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
24
A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride.
25
What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
26
All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27
The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28
A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
29
A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.
30
There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.
31
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the LORD.
22
1
A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.
2
The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the creator of them both.
3
A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.
4
The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.
5
Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.
6
Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8
The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.
9
A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.
10
Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.
11
The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious - the king will be his friend.
12
The eyes of the LORD guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.
13
The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the middle of the streets!"
14
The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the LORD is angry will fall into it.
15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
16
The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich - both end up only in poverty.
17
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.
18
For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.
19
So that your confidence may be in the Lord, I am making them known to you today - even you.
20
Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21
to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?
22
Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,
23
for the LORD will plead their case and will rob those who are robbing them.
24
Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,
25
lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
26
Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.
27
If you do not have enough to pay, your bed will be taken right out from under you!
28
Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.
29
Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.
23
1
When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,
2
and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.
3
Do not crave that ruler's delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
4
Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
5
When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!
6
Do not eat the food of a stingy person, do not crave his delicacies;
7
for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you;
8
you will vomit up the little bit you have eaten, and will have wasted your pleasant words.
9
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
10
Do not move an ancient boundary stone, or take over the fields of the fatherless,
11
for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you.
12
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.
13
Do not withhold discipline from a child; even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
14
If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.
15
My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
16
my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the LORD all the time.
18
For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
19
Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.
20
Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat,
21
because drunkards and gluttons become impoverished, and drowsiness clothes them with rags.
22
Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
23
Acquire truth and do not sell it - wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
24
The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
25
May your father and your mother have joy; may she who bore you rejoice.
26
Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways;
27
for a prostitute is like a deep pit; a harlot is like a narrow well.
28
Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
29
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has dullness of the eyes?
30
Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.
31
Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
32
Afterward it bites like a snake, and stings like a viper.
33
Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will speak perverse things.
34
And you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, and like one who lies down on the top of the rigging.
35
You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."
24
1
Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;
2
for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm.
3
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
4
by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.
5
A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;
6
for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.
7
Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.
8
The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.
9
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
10
If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small!
11
Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter.
12
If you say, "But we did not know about this," does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?
13
Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.
14
Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
15
Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.
16
Although a righteous person may fall seven times, he gets up again, but the wicked will be brought down by calamity.
17
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
18
lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.
19
Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,
20
for the evil person has no future, and the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
21
Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,
22
for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the LORD and the king can bring?
23
These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
24
The one who says to the guilty, "You are innocent," peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.
25
But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.
26
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
27
Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.
28
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.
29
Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done."
30
I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.
31
I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds, and its stone wall was broken down.
32
When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from what I saw:
33
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,
34
and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber."
25
1
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied:
2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
3
As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4
Remove the dross from the silver, and material for the silversmith will emerge;
5
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6
Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
7
for it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.
8
Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9
When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,
10
lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.
11
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
13
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
14
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
16
When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.
17
Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.
19
Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.
20
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
22
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23
The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.
24
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
25
Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.
26
Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.
27
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.
28
Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.
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