Proverbs 2:6-8
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 The Lord gives wisdom.
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.
He is a shield for those who walk in integrity
8 in order to guard those on paths of justice
and to watch over the way of his godly ones.
Proverbs 3:3-4
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Do not let mercy and truth leave you.
Fasten them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and much success
in the sight of God and humanity.
Proverbs 3:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son,
and do not resent his warning,
Proverbs 5:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 Each person’s ways are clearly seen by the Lord,
and he surveys all his actions.
Proverbs 6:16-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
even seven that are disgusting to him:
17 arrogant eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill innocent people,
18 a mind devising wicked plans,
feet that are quick to do wrong,
19 a dishonest witness spitting out lies,
and a person who spreads conflict among relatives.
Proverbs 15:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
Proverbs 15:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord
how much more the human heart!
Proverbs 15:29
GOD’S WORD Translation
29 The Lord is far from wicked people,
but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
Proverbs 16:1-2
GOD’S WORD Translation
Wisdom’s Blessings Come from the Lord
16 The plans of the heart belong to humans,
but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord.
2 A person thinks all his ways are pure,
but the Lord weighs motives.
Proverbs 16:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 A person may plan his own journey,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Honest balances and scales belong to the Lord.
He made the entire set of weights.
Proverbs 16:33
GOD’S WORD Translation
33 The dice are thrown,
but the Lord determines every outcome.
Proverbs 17:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,
but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.
Proverbs 18:10
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower.
A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
Proverbs 18:24
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 Friends can destroy one another,[a]
but a loving friend can stick closer than family.
Footnotes
- 18:24 Or “A person has friends as companions.”
Proverbs 19:17
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will repay him for his good deed.
Proverbs 19:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 Many plans are in the human heart,
but the advice of the Lord will endure.
Proverbs 20:12
GOD’S WORD Translation
12 The ear that hears,
the eye that sees—
the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 20:22
GOD’S WORD Translation
22 Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
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 20:27
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 A person’s soul is the Lord’s lamp.
It searches his entire innermost being.
Proverbs 21:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Doing what is right and fair
is more acceptable to the Lord than offering a sacrifice.
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.
Proverbs 22:2
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 The rich and the poor have this in common:
the Lord is the maker of them all.
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