Will

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”

…then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words

So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous.

For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;

For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;

…but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted.

…but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted.

…for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

…then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

…then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

…for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

…for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.

The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.

…he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.

Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.

She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.

I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.

At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,

…and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!

How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?

How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?

…and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.

Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.

When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished.

Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.

Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.

For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.

He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.

He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”

…until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life.

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.

What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.

The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.