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 3:13-18
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
14 The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
15 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
16 Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
17 ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
18 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.
Proverbs 3:35
GOD’S WORD Translation
35 Wise people will inherit honor,
but fools will bear disgrace.
Proverbs 4:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom.
Acquire understanding with all that you have.
8 Cherish wisdom.
It will raise you up.
It will bring you honor when you embrace it.
9 It will give you a graceful garland for your head.
It will hand you a beautiful crown.”
Proverbs 10:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 The name of a righteous person remains blessed,
but the names of wicked people will rot away.
Proverbs 11:16
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 A gracious woman wins respect,
but ruthless men gain riches.
Proverbs 11:26-27
GOD’S WORD Translation
26 People will curse the one who hoards grain,
but a blessing will be upon the head of the one who sells it.
27 Whoever eagerly seeks good searches for good will,
but whoever looks for evil finds it.
Proverbs 12:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 A person will be praised based on his insight,
but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.
Proverbs 12:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 Better to be unimportant and have a slave
than to act important and have nothing to eat.
Proverbs 13:15
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 Good sense brings favor,
but the way of treacherous people is always the same.[a]
Footnotes
- 13:15 Masoretic Text; Greek “is their disaster.”
Proverbs 13:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline,
but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.
Proverbs 14:35
GOD’S WORD Translation
35 A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely,
but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 15:33
GOD’S WORD Translation
33 The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 16:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Kings are happy with honest words,
and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
Proverbs 17:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent.
He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.
Proverbs 18:12
GOD’S WORD Translation
12 Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant,
but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 20:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Even a child makes himself known by his actions,
whether his deeds are pure or right.
Proverbs 21:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord)
are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Do not brag about yourself in front of a king
or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,
7 because it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than to be put down in front of a prince
whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day,
⌞so⌟ is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him:
He refreshes his masters.
Proverbs 25:27
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 Eating too much honey is not good,
and searching for honor is not honorable.
Proverbs 27:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit,
and whoever protects his master is honored.
Proverbs 28:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future
than the one who flatters with his tongue.
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