Proverbs 1

8 My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.

9 For they are a garland of grace on your head,
And chains and ornaments [of gold] around your neck.

Proverbs 3

5 Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart
And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

6 In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him,
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].

25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear
Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes [since you will be blameless];

26 For the Lord will be your confidence, firm and strong,
And will keep your foot from being caught [in a trap].

Proverbs 4

23 Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.

Proverbs 9

10 The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.

Proverbs 11

25 The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched,
And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].

Proverbs 13

20 He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.

Proverbs 14

12 There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.

14 The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways,
But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights].

30 A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.

34 Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 15

1 A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.

22 Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.

23 A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

Proverbs 16

3 Commit (or Roll) your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].

24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.

Proverbs 17

9 He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.

22 A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 18

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.

Proverbs 19

20 Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.

21 Many plans are in a man’s mind,
But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).

Proverbs 21

30 There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance and victory belong to the Lord.

Proverbs 22

2 The rich and poor have a common bond;
The Lord is the Maker of them all.

6 Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents],
Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 23

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who sires a wise child will have joy in him.

Proverbs 27

1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring.

Proverbs 29

25 The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.

Proverbs 30

5 Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];
He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.

Proverbs 31

30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.