Proverbs 2:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.
He is a shield for those who walk in integrity
Proverbs 6:6-8
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Consider the ant, you lazy bum.
Watch its ways, and become wise.
7 Although it has no overseer, officer, or ruler,
8 in summertime it stores its food supply.
At harvest time it gathers its food.
Proverbs 8:12-16
GOD’S WORD Translation
Wisdom’s Authority
12 “I, Wisdom, live with insight,
and I acquire knowledge and foresight.
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.
14 Advice and priceless wisdom are mine.
I, Understanding, have strength.
15 Through me kings reign,
and rulers decree fair laws.
16 Through me princes rule,
so do nobles and all fair judges.
Proverbs 11:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth,
but wicked people fall by their own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 The desire of righteous people ends only in good,
but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.
Proverbs 12:24
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 Hard-working hands gain control,
but lazy hands do slave labor.
Proverbs 13:2
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,
but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
Proverbs 13:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever despises ⌞God’s⌟ words will pay the penalty,
but the one who fears ⌞God’s⌟ commands will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:22
GOD’S WORD Translation
22 Without advice plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Entrust your efforts to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 A person may plan his own journey,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:12
GOD’S WORD Translation
12 Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings
because a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 Whoever gives attention to the Lord’s word prospers,
and blessed is the person who trusts the Lord.
Proverbs 17:2
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully,
and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
Proverbs 17:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 A twisted mind never finds happiness,
and one with a devious tongue ⌞repeatedly⌟ gets into trouble.
Proverbs 19:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 A person who gains sense loves himself.
One who guards understanding finds something good.
Proverbs 19:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 Many plans are in the human heart,
but the advice of the Lord will endure.
Proverbs 20:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Plans are confirmed by getting advice,
and with guidance one wages war.
Proverbs 20:24
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 The Lord is the one who directs a person’s steps.
How then can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 21:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 The plans of a hard-working person lead to prosperity,
but everyone who is ⌞always⌟ in a hurry ends up in poverty.
Proverbs 21:22
GOD’S WORD Translation
22 A wise man attacks a city of warriors
and pulls down the strong defenses in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 A lying witness will die,
but a person who listens to advice will continue to speak.
Proverbs 21:30-31
GOD’S WORD Translation
30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice
⌞can stand up⌟ against the Lord.
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
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