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Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.

The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.

He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.

Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.

For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

…for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.

Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;

…the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.

Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man.

I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!