1The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
2The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
3The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
4The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel:
5to know wisdom and instruction;
6to know wisdom and instruction;
7to know wisdom and instruction;
8to know wisdom and instruction;
9to receive instruction in wise dealing,
10to receive instruction in wise dealing,
11to receive instruction in wise dealing,
12to receive instruction in wise dealing,
13to give prudence to the simple,
14to give prudence to the simple,
15to give prudence to the simple,
16to give prudence to the simple,
17that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
18that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
19that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
20that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
21to understand a proverb and parables,
22to understand a proverb and parables,
23to understand a proverb and parables,
24to understand a proverb and parables,
25The fear of the LORD1:7 When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name. is the beginning of knowledge,
26The fear of the LORD1:7 When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name. is the beginning of knowledge,
27The fear of the LORD1:7 When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name. is the beginning of knowledge,
28The fear of the LORD1:7 When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name. is the beginning of knowledge,
29My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
30My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
31My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
32My son, listen to your father’s instruction,
33for they will be a garland to grace your head,
34for they will be a garland to grace your head,
35for they will be a garland to grace your head,
36for they will be a garland to grace your head,
37My son, if sinners entice you,
38My son, if sinners entice you,
39My son, if sinners entice you,
40My son, if sinners entice you,
41If they say, “Come with us.
42If they say, “Come with us.
43If they say, “Come with us.
44If they say, “Come with us.
45Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol,1:12 Sheol is the place of the dead.
46Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol,1:12 Sheol is the place of the dead.
47Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol,1:12 Sheol is the place of the dead.
48Let’s swallow them up alive like Sheol,1:12 Sheol is the place of the dead.
49We’ll find all valuable wealth.
50We’ll find all valuable wealth.
51We’ll find all valuable wealth.
52We’ll find all valuable wealth.
53You shall cast your lot amongst us.
54You shall cast your lot amongst us.
55You shall cast your lot amongst us.
56You shall cast your lot amongst us.
57my son, don’t walk on the path with them.
58my son, don’t walk on the path with them.
59my son, don’t walk on the path with them.
60my son, don’t walk on the path with them.
61for their feet run to evil.
62for their feet run to evil.
63for their feet run to evil.
64for their feet run to evil.
65For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;
66For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;
67For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;
68For the net is spread in vain in the sight of any bird;
69but these lay in wait for their own blood.
70but these lay in wait for their own blood.
71but these lay in wait for their own blood.
72but these lay in wait for their own blood.
73So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.
74So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.
75So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.
76So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain.
77Wisdom calls aloud in the street.
78Wisdom calls aloud in the street.
79Wisdom calls aloud in the street.
80Wisdom calls aloud in the street.
81She calls at the head of noisy places.
82She calls at the head of noisy places.
83She calls at the head of noisy places.
84She calls at the head of noisy places.
85“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
86“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
87“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
88“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
89Turn at my reproof.
90Turn at my reproof.
91Turn at my reproof.
92Turn at my reproof.
93Because I have called, and you have refused;
94Because I have called, and you have refused;
95Because I have called, and you have refused;
96Because I have called, and you have refused;
97but you have ignored all my counsel,
98but you have ignored all my counsel,
99but you have ignored all my counsel,
100but you have ignored all my counsel,
101I also will laugh at your disaster.
102I also will laugh at your disaster.
103I also will laugh at your disaster.
104I also will laugh at your disaster.
105when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
106when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
107when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
108when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
109Then they will call on me, but I will not answer.
110Then they will call on me, but I will not answer.
111Then they will call on me, but I will not answer.
112Then they will call on me, but I will not answer.
113because they hated knowledge,
114because they hated knowledge,
115because they hated knowledge,
116because they hated knowledge,
117They wanted none of my counsel.
118They wanted none of my counsel.
119They wanted none of my counsel.
120They wanted none of my counsel.
121Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way,
122Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way,
123Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way,
124Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way,
125For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
126For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
127For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
128For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
129But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
130But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
131But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,
132But whoever listens to me will dwell securely,