Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil. Proverbs 1:6 Or understanding a proverb, namely, …

The Book of Proverbs can make an important contribution to Christians and Jews today. First, it places the pursuit of wisdom over the performance of individual wise acts.

New Living Translation 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 …

The Beginning of Knowledge - The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,

Proverbs 1 King James Version 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the …

Proverbs 18:22 New International Version 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 31 New International Version Sayings of King Lemuel 31 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. 2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my …

Proverbs 17 New Living Translation 17 Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. 2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will …

Proverbs 18 New International Version 18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in …

Footnotes Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child