Looking Forward 23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. 24 The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted. Verse 23 In this verse, Solomon asks u...
Godly and Foolish Money 21 The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. 22 The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Verse 21 The words of a ...
Say Less 19 Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. 20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless Verse 19 Solomon is not saying that we should not speak. Howev...
Life and Hatred 17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. 18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. Verse 17 A wise person accepts...
Lips of a Fool 13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. 14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. Verses 13-14 A w...
Wealth of the Poor 15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction. 16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin. Verse 15 This is tru...
Fountains and Quarrels 11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. 12 Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. Verse 11 When a good man speaks...
Wisdoms Integrity 9 People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. 10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. Verse 9 Life is like a journey. If we fo...
Wise Memory 7 We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. 8 The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. Verse 7 Good things happen when we are with good...
Wisdoms Worker 5 A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace. 6 The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. Verses 5 A wise person is not...
Wise Eating 3 The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. 4 Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich. Verse 3 A good person is someone who trusts God. A good person ...
Wise Child A wise child[a] brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. 2 Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. Verse 1 Several words in this verse contrast with other ...
Literally Bruh OMG, listen up, peeps! Lemme lay down some truth bombs from Solomon, ya know? So, like, when you're a wise son, your dad is like the happiest dude in the world! He's all like, "YAAAS, my kid rocks!" But if you'...
She'll Chew You Up 17 “Stolen water is refreshing; food eaten in secret tastes the best!” 18 But little do they know that the dead are there. Her guests are in the depths of the grave. Verse 17 The Foolish Woman also offers a...
Maneater 15 She calls out to men going by who are minding their own business. 16 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says, Verse 15 The people walk straight ahead. Solomon compares li...
The Foolish Woman 13 The woman named Folly is brash. She is ignorant and doesn’t know it. 14 She sits in her doorway on the heights overlooking the city. Verse 13 The second woman is called ‘The Foolish Woman’. People who acc...
Wisdom Benefits 11 Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. 12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer. Verse 11 Wisdom, like a woman, cares for...
Wise Righteousness 9 Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. 10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Ver...
Don't Bother 7 Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt. 8 So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. Verse 7 Some people will never listen to yo...
WISDOMS INVITATION 3 She has sent her servants to invite everyone to come. She calls out from the heights overlooking the city. 4 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says, 5 “Come, ea...
Wisdoms Party 1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns. 2 She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table. Solomon’s last, great lesson to his son is almost complete. Perhaps Solomon ...
Wisdom Has Consequences 34 Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! 35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. 36 But those who miss me in...
Wisdom Urges 32 “And so, my children,[b] listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. The woman, Wisdom, asks us to listen to her. She will bless us. She will ...
Wisdom Helps 27 I was there when he established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans. 28 I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established springs deep in the earth. 29 I was there when he set the l...