Most Popular Bible Verses in Proverbs

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Verse ConceptsMindBad ThoughtsThe Inner ManDeceitful HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedThinkingLack Of MeaningEating And DrinkingMind BattlesMovies

Like him estimating evil in his soul, so is he: Eat and drink, he will say to thee; and his heart not with thee.

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Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching The Way Of Godfairnessbehavior

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice and judgment, and uprightness;

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Verse ConceptsAbominationsAbominations, To GodAbominations, PracticesSheddingHate

These six Jehovah hated, and seven an abomination of his soul:

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Verse ConceptsGuardsHighwayMan Keeping WatchTurning From EvilHighways

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: to watch his ways the guarding of his soul.

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Verse ConceptsDespising PeopleWise Proverbsexploringknots

To understand a proverb, and an enigma: the words of the wise and their parables.

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Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching WisdomBeginning Of WisdomAcquiring WisdomEducationpossessionswise

Wisdom the beginning; obtain wisdom, and with all thine acquisition, obtain understanding.

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Verse ConceptsStudyAcquiring WisdomNot Forgettingwise

Obtain wisdom, obtain understanding: thou shalt not forget, and thou shalt not decline from the words of my mouth.

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Verse ConceptsStraight ThingsDiscernment

All of them straight to him understanding, and right to those finding knowledge.

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My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commands with thee;

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Verse ConceptsGod Being Of OldWisdoma new beginningTrinityNew BeginningsGod's CreationWorking For The Lorddeeds

Jehovah set me up the beginning of his way, before his works from ancient time.

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Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlyAnswered PromisesDiscernment

For if thou will call to understanding, wilt give thy voice to understanding

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Verse ConceptsGoing TogetherAmbushAttempting To KillFun

If they shall say, Go with us, we will lie in wait for blood, we will hide for the innocent gratuitously;

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Verse ConceptsInstinct

Which no leader to her, scribe and ruler;

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Verse ConceptsPitsSheolThe Fact Of DeathPits As A Term For GravesWhilst Alive

We will swallow them down living, as hades, and whole, as they going down to the pit:

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My son, attend to my word; incline thine ear to my sayings.

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Verse ConceptsExploitationsGod DefendingGod Suing

For Jehovah will contend their contention, and rob the soul to those robbing them.

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Verse ConceptsPlunderingFilling Houses

We shall find precious riches, we will fill our houses with spoil:

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Verse ConceptsProverbsSolomon, Character OfWise Proverbs

Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel;

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Verse ConceptsPaths Of The WickedWarnings Of Evil AssociationsAvoiding EvilEvil WaysNot With PeoplePaths

My son, thou shalt not go in the way with them; withhold thy foot from their beaten paths:

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Verse ConceptsBeginningReceiving An InheritanceInheritanceMoney Blessings

An inheritance greedily gotten in the beginning; and its latter state shall not be

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Verse ConceptsPursesFellowship With SinnersOne Material ThingSharing Material ThingsMoney Box

Wilt thou cast thy lot in the midst of us; one purse shall be to all:

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Verse ConceptsAfflicted SaintsTrapSin, Consequences OfSpeaking, Evil

In the transgression of the lips is the snare of evil: and the just one shall come forth out of straits.

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Verse ConceptsThoughtFicklenessLife By WisdomPaths Of Lifeuncertainty

Lest thou shalt make level the path of life, her tracks wavered; thou wilt not know.

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Verse ConceptsRetributionAmbush

And they will lie in wait for their blood; they will hide for their souls.

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Verse ConceptsForethoughtsSummerPreparing FoodWorking For Food

She will prepare in summer her bread, gathering her food in harvest.

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Verse ConceptsNetsInstinctUseless LabourThings Manifest

For gratuitously the net was spread in the eyes of all possessing a wing.

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Verse ConceptsSheddingRunning After EvilFeet In ActionReady To Kill

For their feet will run to evil, and they will hasten to pour out blood:

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Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportancePeople Not AbandoningLoving GoodProtection And Safetypreservation

Thou shalt not forsake her, and she will watch thee: love her, and she will guard thee.

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Verse ConceptsTurning From EvilThe Spirit TeachingReproving Peoplerebuking

Ye shall turn back at my reproofs: behold, I will pour forth my spirit to you, I will make known my words to you.

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Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSecurityShaking HandsDebt

A man wanting heart will strike the hand, pledging a pledge before his friend.

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Verse ConceptsBusiness At The Gateway

She will call in the head of sound, in the entrances of the gates: in the city she will say her words:

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Verse ConceptsUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedFinancesGreedPathsfateconsequences

So the ways of every one plundering plunder; he will take the soul of those possessing it.

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Verse ConceptsdiligenceLipsGood ReboundingBeing Positivehardworkfruitfulness

From the fruit of the mouth a man shall be satisfied with good: and the reward of the hands of a man shall be good to him.

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Verse ConceptsThe Call Of GodSelf WillStretching OutRejectionListening To Godconsequencesanswersattention

Because I called and ye will refuse; I stretched forth my hands, and none attending;

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Verse ConceptsAnimals, Types OfBirds, Types Of BirdsChickensNature Of Kings

One girded in loins, or a he goat; and a king, no rising up with him.

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Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toFalse ConfidenceRashnessReverence, And ObedienceFools, Characteristics OfRash Peopleshunning

The wise one feared and departed from evil: and the foolish overflowing, and being confident .

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Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NatureCities Under AttackPeople Overcoming

The wise one ascended the city of the strong, and he will bring down the strength of its confidence.

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Verse ConceptsSecret SinsDirection

Passing in the street near her corner; and he will step the way of her house,

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Verse ConceptsSluggardsRising LateThe Love Of SleepWake Up!Working Hard And Not Being Lazyawakeningsloth

How long, O slothful one, wilt thou lie down? when wilt thou rise from thy sleep?

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Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinMiseryPathways Of SinEvil WaysFavorSuccess And Hard Work

Good understanding shall give grace: and the way of the transgressing is perpetuity.

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Verse ConceptsBanditsAvoiding Poverty

And thy poverty came as he going, and thy want as a man of the shield.

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Verse Conceptsdouble mindednessFountainsProverbsSpring Of Waterpressure

A fountain trampled down, and a fountain corrupted, the just one turned aside before the unjust one.

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Verse ConceptsBlessingReproving Peoplerebuking

And it shall be pleasant to those reproving, and a blessing of good shall come upon them.

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Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinMore Than EnoughMaking DecisionsSin Producing Afflictionsconsequences

And they shall eat from the fruit of their way, and be filled with their purposes

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Verse ConceptsValuesPrecious StonesBenefits Of WisdomUnique ThingsInternal AdornmentWorthjewelry

For wisdom is good above pearls, and all delights shall not be made equal with her.

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Verse ConceptsHarvestLipsMouthsStomachsPowers Of SpeechBeing Positive

From the fruit of a man's mouth his belly shall be filled; and he shall be filled with the increase of his lips.

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Verse ConceptsListening

And now, ye sons, hear to me, and ye shall not depart from the words of my mouth.

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Verse ConceptsSource Of Honourhonour

Lift her up and she shall exalt thee: she will honor thee when thou. shalt embrace her.

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Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSafetySecurityDebtLosing A FriendLosing FriendsProtecting Your FamilyProtection From Danger

The evil one shall become evil, for he became surety for a stranger: and he hating those striking hands being secure.

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Verse ConceptsPrudenceValuing KnowledgeWisdom

I wisdom dwelt with prudence, and I shall find the knowledge of machinations.

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Verse ConceptsHatredRejecting ThingsHating GoodNo Fear Of GodHateFearing GodMoralityhaters

For that they hated knowledge, and chose not the fear of Jehovah:

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Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge

Every prudent one will do in knowledge: and the foolish one will spread folly.

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Verse ConceptsHumilityMeeknessPoverty, SpiritualCharacter Of SaintsBe Humble!PrideBeing HumbleHumility And Pridehumbleness

Good the cast down of spirit with the humble more than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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Verse ConceptsPrincesAuthority

By me chiefs shall have dominion, and nobles all judging the earth.

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Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things

The wise shall hide knowledge: and the mouth of the foolish drew near destruction.

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Verse ConceptsEveningBlacknessSecret SinsTwilightDarkness Of Evil

In the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the middle of the night, in the thick darkness:

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Verse ConceptsPitsRetributionDigging PitsRollingPit Used As TrapsKarma

He digging a pit shall fall into it: and he rolling a stone it shall turn back upon him.

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Verse ConceptsdisagreementsLove, Abuse OfWorldly AmbitionDissensionContentiousnessQuarrelsSelf ExaltationLoving Evil

He loving transgression loves contention: he lifting up his gate seeks breaking.

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Verse ConceptsStormsWhirlwindsSudden DestructionPeople AppalledHurricanesOvercoming AdversityBeing OverwhelmedThe Storms Of Life

In your terror coming as a destroying tempest, and your ruin shall come as a whirlwind; in the coming upon you of straits and distress.

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Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

In the lips of him understanding, wisdom shall be found: and a rod for the back of him wanting heart

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Verse ConceptsLasciviousnessEvil AssociationsFar From One

Remove far off from her thy way, and thou shalt not draw near to the door of her house:

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Verse ConceptsIdle HandsSleeplessnessThe Love Of SleepA Little Bit

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to lie down:

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Verse ConceptsAlcoholBarnsAbundance, MaterialPlenty Of WineStores Of FoodSurpluscatsmovement

And thy storehouses shall be filled with abundance, and thy wine-vats shall break forth with new wine.

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Verse ConceptsChildren, responsibilities to GodUnderstandingFinding GodThe Fear Of The LordFearing GodFinding LoveKnowing God

Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and thou shalt find the knowledge of God.

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Verse ConceptsAngerAggressionShrewdnessTemperAnger In Christian LivingAnger ManagementQuick Tempered

He reaping anger will do folly: and a man of mischiefs will be hated.

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Verse ConceptsUnkindnessGood ReboundingHurt

The man of mercy benefited his soul: and the cruel troubled his flesh.

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Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsEnticingDiscernment

He understanding shall call to the wise of heart: and sweetness of lips shall add knowledge

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Verse ConceptsRejecting ThingsImpietyDespisersGod's CounselRejecting Reproof

They desired not for my counsels: and derided all my reproofs.

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Verse ConceptsCommendationIrritationThe Effects Of FaithTrusting God's PlanBlessings And Prosperityattentionprospering

He understanding in the word shall find good: and he trusting in Jehovah, he being happy.

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Verse ConceptsThings Like SilverThe TongueWorthValue

The tongue of the just is choice silver: the heart of the unjust is as little.

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Verse ConceptsRulersAuthorityKings And WisdomMaking Decisions

By me kings shall reign, and princes shall decree justice.

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Verse ConceptsLast ThingsSin, God's Judgment OnPursuingresilience

So justice to life, and he pursuing evil, to his death.

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Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodPersonal ResponsibilityActing For Oneselfconsequencesmockers

If thou wert wise, thou wert wise for thyself: and thou mockedst, thou alone shalt suffer.

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Verse ConceptsBad ParentsSin, God's Judgment OnEscaping EvilPunishmentPunishmentsPunishment of the The WickedBreakupswickedness

Hand to hand, the evil one shall not be unpunished: and the seed of the just were delivered.

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Verse ConceptsPrudenceValuing Knowledge

The simple inherit folly: and the prudent shall be surrounded with knowledge.

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Verse ConceptsRighteous, TheSin, Consequences OfFruits Of SinFamily ProblemsTragedyProtecting Your Familyproblems

No iniquity shall approach to the just one: and the unjust were filled with evil.

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Verse ConceptsButterMilkNosesQuarrelsDairyPressingBleedingCovered With Bloodpressure

For the pressure of milk will bring forth cheese, and the pressure of the nose will bring forth blood: and the pressure of wrath will, bring forth contention.

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Verse ConceptsCrowns, Worn BySpiritual crownscrownsdignity

She will give to thy head a garland of grace: a crown of glory she will deliver thee.

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Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristFolly, Effects OfComplacencyUnderestimationDeath For Other Reasonsapostasy

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the error of the foolish shall destroy them.

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Verse ConceptsThe Paths Of The LordStaying PositivePathsserenityclosurehonour

Her ways the ways of pleasantness, and all her beaten paths, peace.

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Verse ConceptsBeing PoorThe End Of LiarsUnconditional Love

The desire of man his mercy: and the poor good above the man of falsehood.

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Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsAmbassadorsenvoyMessengerHealth And Healing

The unjust messenger shall fall into evil: and a messenger of faithfulness is healing.

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Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinSeeking For Abstract ThingsFavorpositivity

He seeking good shall strive after acceptance: and he seeking evil, it shall come to him.

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Verse ConceptsBad LanguageMouthsCursingSevering Body PartsThe TongueTogethernesscutting

The mouth of the just one shall germinate wisdom: and the tongue of perverseness shall be cut off.

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Verse ConceptsForeignersLimitations Of StrengthRelations With ForeignersHard WorkFinancesAliensWomen's Strength

Lest strangers shall be filled with thy strength, and thy labors in the house of strangers;

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Verse ConceptsFearPessimismPunishment, By GodFruits Of SinAnswered PromisesFear Is Due

The fear of the unjust one it shall come to him: and the desire of the just shall be given.

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Verse ConceptsEvil EyesWinkingFingers Of PeopleFeet In ActionHeartacheFunmovement

Pinching the eyes, speaking with the feet, teaching with his fingers;

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Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousLipsPoverty, SpiritualKind WordsDeath For Other Reasons

The lips of the just one shall feed many: and fools in wanting heart, shall die.

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Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of InstructionHow To Live LongParents LoveListening To God

Hear, my son, and receive my words, and the years of life shall be multiplied to thee.

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Verse ConceptsInsightDiscernmentpreservation

My son, they shall not depart from thine eyes: keep counsel and meditation:

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Verse ConceptsBuying and sellingGrainMisersRiches, Ungodly Use OfHoardingSocial SelfishnessPeople Blessingmarketing

He withholding grain, the people shall curse him: and blessing upon the head of him selling.

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Verse ConceptsHarlotsCorners

One time without, one time in the broad ways; and she will lie in wait near every corner.

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Verse ConceptsCondemned HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedProverbsSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTonguePerversionTwisted Ways

The perverse of heart shall not find good: and he turning about with his tongue shall fall into evil.

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Verse ConceptsAlternatives To MoneyTrue GainEducation

For good her gain above the gain of silver, and her increase above gold.

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Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportancePaths Of RighteousnessLearning The Right WayguidanceWisdom And GuidancePaths

In the way of wisdom I taught thee; I caused thee to tread in the tracks of uprightness

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Verse ConceptsFaultsKindnessDespising PeopleBlessings For Those Who Help The PoorBelittlingHelping The Poor

He despising to his neighbor, sins: and he compassionating the poor, he is happy.

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Verse ConceptsCreditBeing In DebtShaking HandsDebtResponsibility

Thou shalt not be with those striking the hand with those pledging for debts.

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Verse ConceptsWise CouncelAppropriationGraspingLife By WisdomInformation AgeFastingEducation

Lay hold upon instruction, thou shalt not let go: guard her for she is thy life.

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Verse ConceptsCorruption, Of HumanitySatan, As The Enemy Of GodWicked

A man of Belial, a man of iniquity, goes with perverseness of mouth.

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Verse ConceptsPassing By

To call to those passing the way, making straight their paths:

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Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

Folly is joy to him wanting heart: and the man of understanding will make straight to go.

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Verse ConceptsFlatteryTongueFalsehoodGuileComplimentsLyingHurtLying And Deceitlieingcrushes

A tongue of falsehood will hate its crushing, and a smooth mouth will make an overthrow.

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Who is simple, he shall turn aside here: and he wanting heart, and she said to him,

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Verse ConceptsSecrecyStealingAllurements Of SinActing In SecretThose Who Committed Adultery

Stolen waters will be sweet, and the bread of secrets shall be pleasant

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Verse ConceptsCraftinessProstitutionShrewdnessDistinctive ClothingBeing A Woman Of Godmakeupwomanwhores

And behold, a woman to his meeting, the attire of a harlot, and hidden of heart

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Verse ConceptsEvil KissingKissing

She laid hold upon him and kissed to him; she strengthened her face, and she will say to him,

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Verse ConceptsTreesMetaphorical TreesGraspingrelaxation

She is a tree of life to all holding upon her: and happy he holding her fast

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Verse ConceptsIntellectual KnowledgeBenefits Of KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomThe SoulMoralitysoulwisetransition

For wisdom shall come into thy heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to thy soul.

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Verse ConceptsGuidance, From Godly PeopleSelf ControlWisdom, Human ImportanceNature Of The HeartEnticingTeaching The Way Of God

The heart of the wise shall attend to his mouth, and he shall add knowledge to his lips.

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Verse ConceptsShieldsStoringVictory, As An Act Of GodFruits Of RighteousnessUprightnessGod's StorehousesGod's ProtectionEthics

He treasured up deliverance for the upright: a shield to those going in uprightness:

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Verse ConceptsEloquencePersuasionReceptivenessSatan, Agents OfThe Lips Of The WickedTemptation, Sources OfEnticingDeerSpeech

With much of her talking she caused him to turn aside; with the smoothness of her lips she will thrust him away.

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Verse ConceptsReputationVigourEthicsLosing Someonedignity

Lest thou shalt give thy strength to others, and thy years to the cruel:

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Verse ConceptsMind, The HumanRighteous, TheSpeech, Positive Aspects OfThoughts Of The RighteousThinkingAnsweringToo Many Words

The heart of the just one shall meditate to answer: and the mouth of the unjust shall gush out evil.

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Verse ConceptsBusiness EthicsSlothfulnessFarmingThe PastWorking Hard And Not Being Lazypastsloth

I passed upon the field of the slothful man, and upon the vineyard of the man wanting heart;

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Verse ConceptsDiscernmentfairnessacting

Then thou shalt understand justice and judgment and uprightness; every good track.

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Verse ConceptsCharacterWorldly SnaresFruitless LearningTrapping OneselfChanging Yourself

Lest thou shalt learn his ways and take a snare to thy soul.

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Verse ConceptsFalsehoodDeviousnessSalvation By Other Things

To deliver thee from the evil way, from the man speaking deceit;

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Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstImagination, Evil SchemingPlansEvil PlansEvil DevicesFinding LoveMaking Mistakes

Shall they not go astray, seeking evil? and mercy, and truth to those seeking good.

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Verse ConceptsThreshingWheelsWisdom, Human ImportanceGood KingsKings And Wisdom

A wise king scatters the unjust, and he will turn back a wheel over them.

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Verse ConceptsWantonnessA Good Womanignorancewoman

A woman of folly being noisy, simple, and she knew not anything.

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Verse ConceptsChoicesRejecting ThingsAvoiding ViolenceAvoid Envyclosure

Thou shalt not envy against a man of violence, and thou shalt choose in all his ways.

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Verse ConceptsFearNot WorryingFear And WorryTragedyBeing ScaredNatural DisastersProtection From Dangerterrorism

Thou shalt not be afraid from sudden terror, and from the destruction of the unjust when it shall come.

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Verse ConceptsClouds, Natural Useclosure

By his knowledge the depths were rent, and the clouds will drop dew.

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Verse ConceptsStumblingFeet SecureSleeping Peacefully

Then shalt thou go thy way confidently, and thy foot shall not stumble.

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Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection

Wisdom, is with the face of him understanding, and the eyes of the foolish one are in the ends of the earth.

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Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfPleasureFools, Description OfMischiefDiscernmentFoolsSportsFunwickednessactingjoking

As laughter to the foolish one, to do mischief: and wisdom is to the man of understanding.

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Verse ConceptsIdlenessMouthsSluggardsPots For Cooking And Eatingsloth

The slothful one hiding his hand in the dish, also he will not turn it back to his mouth.

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Verse ConceptsHandsShaking HandsDebtFriendship Kjv

My son, if thou becamest surety for thy friend, thou didst strike thy hands for a stranger;

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Verse ConceptsPurgingThe Inward BeingWoundsspankingscars

The joining of a wound will cleanse against evil: and blows the chambers of the belly.

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Verse ConceptsGod's WaysWisdom And GuidancePaths

I shall go in the way of justice, in the midst of the beaten paths of judgment:

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Verse ConceptsFalse HopesRighteous, TheWithout Hopeexpectationswrath

The desire of the just is only good: the expectation of the unjust, wrath.

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Verse ConceptsHarlotsSalvation By Other ThingsGodly WomanSexual Purity

To deliver thee from the strange woman, from the stranger making smooth her sayings;

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Verse ConceptsSilenceFoolishnessHow Silence Is WiseFools

Also the foolish one being silent shall be thought wise: and he shutting his lips, understanding.

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Verse ConceptsBeing A DadUprightnessBeing Found Out

He going in integrity shall go confidently: and he perverting his ways shall be known.

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Verse ConceptsCooking, MethodsComplacencySluggardsThriftHuntingFrugalityMen WorkingWorking Hard And Not Being Lazypossessionsslothgames

The slothful one shall not ensnare his hunting: and the substance of the active man is precious.

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Verse ConceptsBodyPainDamage To The BodyPeople Endedmuscles

And thou didst lament in thy latter state, in the consuming of thy flesh and thy fulness,

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Verse ConceptsOrthodoxy, In OtRighteous, TheWay, TheDestruction Of The Wicked

The way of Jehovah is a fortress to the upright one: and destruction to those doing iniquity.

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Verse ConceptsTroubleServanthood, In SocietyWindControlling ParentsFruits Of SinServants Of PeopleInheritanceFamiliesFamily Problems

He troubling his house shall inherit wind: and the foolish is servant to the wise of heart

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Verse ConceptsAlternatives To Moneyhonour

My fruit is good above gold, and above pure gold; and my gain above tried silver.

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Verse ConceptsNettlesArchaeologySlothfulnessWeedGrowing

And behold, it came up all of it with thorns; brambles covered its face, and the wall of its stones was overthrown.

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Verse ConceptsLipsEvil DevicesPlottingWinkingMoving Onmovement

Closing his eyes to purpose perverseness: biting his lips he completed evil.

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Verse ConceptsIdlenessIrritationSluggardsSmokeTeethVinegarLazinessUnbearable ThingssmokingslothnaggingSmoke Used Poetically

As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slothful one to those sending him.

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Verse ConceptsUnfaithfulness, To GodBusiness EthicsVirtueCrookednessIntegrityPerversion

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: and the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

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Verse ConceptsFire Of EvilInfidelityadultry

A man taking fire in his bosom, shall his garments not be burnt?

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Verse ConceptsProverbsShoutingDistinctives Of RighteousnessRejoicing Over Justice

In the good of the just the city will exult: and in the perishing of the unjust it rejoiced.

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And sitting at the door of her house, upon the throne of the heights of the city,

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Verse ConceptsUprightness

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the blameless shall remain in it

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Verse ConceptsGod, The EternalGod Being Of OldGod Existing Before Timeeternity

From forever I was knit together, from the beginning, from the first of the earth.

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Verse ConceptsAbominations, To GodInternal AdornmentLife By Wisdomnatural Life

And they shall be life to thy soul, and grace to thy throat

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Verse ConceptsPoverty, Causes OfPlenty For The PoorAgricultureInjusticeFeeding The Poor

Much food to the fallow ground of the poor: and in no judgment there is destroying

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Verse ConceptsSelf WillWanderersFeet In ActionA Good Womanrebellion

She being noisy and perverse; her feet will not dwell in her house:

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Verse ConceptsHighwayIdlenessSluggardsThornsTroubleProcrastinationHard TasksWorking Hard And Not Being Lazysloth

The way of the slothful as the cutting of the thorn: and the path of the upright was raised up.

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Verse ConceptsForgiving Ones EnemiesRetributionRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteRepaying Evil For Evil

Thou shalt not say, According to what he did to me, thus will I do to him: I will turn back to the man according to his work.

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Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

Mercy and truth shall guard the king: and his throne he upheld in mercy.

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Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Importanceattention

My son, attend to my wisdom; incline thine ear to understanding:

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Verse ConceptsHousesPrudenceForethoughtsPreparing For ActionFirst ThingsFamily Firstpreppingfinishing

Prepare thy work without, and make it ready for thee in the field afterwards; and build thy house.

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Verse ConceptsWalkingSteps Of The SaintsNot Stumbling

In thy going, thy steps shall not be pressed; and if thou shalt run thou shalt not be weak.

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Verse ConceptsWisdom Gives Wealth

The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of the foolish, folly.

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Verse ConceptsListeningCessationPeople Going Astray

Cease, my son, to hear instructions for erring from the words of knowledge.

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Verse ConceptsEatingRighteous, TheStomachsPlenty Through GodShortagesBeing Contenthunger

The just one ate to fill his soul: and the belly of the unjust shall want

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Verse ConceptsRoots

The unjust one desired the net of the evil: and the root of the just will give.

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Verse ConceptsRighteous, TheRootsImmovable SaintsNot Moved

The just one shall not be moved forever: and the unjust shall not inhabit the earth.

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Verse ConceptsBehaviourShrewdnessDivine FavourEvil DevicesCondemnation Of The WickedA Good Man

The good shall obtain acceptance from Jehovah: and the man of mischief he will condemn.

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Verse ConceptsNightWalking In DarknessThe Paths Of The LordUprightnessDarkness Of EvilPaths

Those forsaking the paths of straightness to go in the ways of darkness;

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Verse ConceptsBlameDiscordDisputesaccusations

Thou shalt not contend with man to no purpose, if he did thee no evil

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Verse ConceptsFloggingHonestyAdvice On Beating PeopleFine As Penalty

Also punishing to the just one is not good, to strike nobles for uprightness.

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Verse ConceptsCreation Of The Physical HeavensCirclesCreation Of The Seas

In his preparing the heavens I was there: in his inscribing a circle upon the face of the deep:

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Verse ConceptsAlcoholPoisonSnakesThings Like SnakesSnakebitesalcoholism

Its latter state it will bite as serpent, and sting as a viper.

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Verse ConceptsPlansHow Silence Is WiseSeeking Honour

If thou wert foolish in lifting up thyself, and if thou purposed, the hand to the mouth.

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Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceAcquiring Wisdomdiscrimination

To attend to wisdom thou wilt incline thine ear, thy heart to understanding;

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Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfRenewed HeartAspects Of People Made Known

In the heart of him understanding, wisdom shall rest: and in the midst of fools it shall be made known.

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Verse ConceptsProverbsRighteous, TheStomachsPlenty Through GodThe SoulRejectionA Good ManFeeding The Poorhunger

Jehovah will not cause the soul of the just one to hunger: and he will thrust away the desire of the unjust

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Verse ConceptsUnfaithfulness, To GodPunishment Of the WickedDeath Of The WickedThe FutureRemoving People From Your Lifewickednessfatecutting

And the unjust shall be cut off from the land, and they transgressing shall be wiped off from it.

309
Verse ConceptsGod's WaysThe Insecurity Of The WickedDistinctives Of Righteousnesswickedness

The justice of the blameless shall make straight his way, and in his injustice the unjust shall fall.

310
Verse ConceptsMan's Action TomorrowHelping OthersHaving A Good DayFriendship KjvGiving Backtomorrowhelphelping

Thou shalt not say to thy neighbor, Go, and turn back, and to-morrow I will give; and there is with thee.

311
Verse ConceptsYoung MenKeeping Man's Word

My son, watch my words, and thou shalt hide my commands with thee.

313

In no depths was I begun; in no fountains abundant in waters.

316
Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!God's TrustworthinessExcellence

Hear ye, for I will speak dear things; and the openings of my lips uprightnesses.

317
Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

In a multitude of people the king's decoration: and in the cessation of the people the destruction of the prince.

320
Verse ConceptsTwisted Ways

In justice are all the sayings of my mouth; nothing in them crooked and perverse.

321
Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeMan's WaysGod, All knowingGod Seeing All People

For before the eyes of Jehovah are the ways of man, and he makes level all his tracks.

322
Verse ConceptsTreasureLoving GoodWisdom Gives Wealth

To cause those loving me to inherit existence: and I will fill their treasures.

323
Verse ConceptsHeadsCovering The MouthAbusive MarriagesPursuing ViolenceGod Blesses

Blessings upon the head of the just one: and violence shall cover the mouth of the unjust

324
Verse ConceptsAvoiding EvilTurning From EvilMoving OnMaking Mistakesproblems

Reject it, thou shalt not pass in it; turn aside from it and pass by.

325
Verse ConceptsThe Paths Of The LordSinners Grasped By DeathPaths Of LifePaths

All going in it shall not turn back, and they shall not overtake the paths of life.

328
Verse ConceptsdesiresTrapDistinctives Of RighteousnessSalvation By Other ThingsGreed

The justice of the upright shall deliver them, and transgressors shall be taken in their mischief.

329
Verse ConceptsGriefAbasing PeopleEvil EyesWinkingHeartache

He pinching the eye shall give pain: and the foolish of lips shall fall.

331
Verse ConceptsProverbsRighteous, TheRootsNot MovedgaysBeing GayA Good Manwickedness

A man shall not be prepared by injustice: and the root of the Just shall not be moved.

332
Verse ConceptsMischiefCausing Others To StumbleRestForgiving Others Who Hurt YouHurtSleeping PeacefullyHurt And BetrayalLosing Someonewickednesshurting

For they slept not, if they shall not do evil; and their sleep was taken away, if they shall not cause to falter.

333
Verse ConceptsSecurityNeighborsTrusting God's PlanAbuse

Thou shalt not fabricate evil upon thy neighbor, and he dwelling confidently with thee.

334
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

Understand craftiness, ye simple: and ye foolish, understand the heart

335
Verse ConceptsAlcoholSleep, PhysicalThe Insecurity Of The WickedIn The Heart Of The Sea

And thou wert as he lying down in the heart of the sea, and as he lying down upon the head of the mast

336
Verse ConceptsSelf CondemnationTeachers

And I heard not to the voice of him teaching me, and I inclined not mine ear to him instructing me.

338
Verse ConceptsLipsMouthsPersuasionEleganceadultry

For the lips of the strange woman will drop droppings of the honeycomb, and her palate is smooth above oil:

339
Verse ConceptsLove, In RelationshipsTongueEleganceThe TongueWomen's Beauty

To watch thee from the woman of evil, from the smoothness of the strange tongue.

340
Verse ConceptsCommendationProverbsPerversionDespising PeopleLife Despisedgays

According to the mouth of understanding a man shall be praised: and he being perverse of heart shall be for contempt

341
Verse ConceptsGraspingLife Through Keeping The LawKeeping Man's Word

And he taught me, and he will say to me, Thy heart shall hold fast my words: watch my commands and live.

342
Verse ConceptsDestructionIn The Congregation

As I was almost in all evil in the midst of the convocation and the assembly.

343
Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstHomeRighteous, ThePeople Passing AwaygaysProtecting Your Family

The unjust are overthrown, and they are not: and the house of the just shall stand.

345
Verse ConceptsMouthsSpeaking TruthTelling The Truth

For my palate shall meditate the truth, and evil is the abomination of my lips.

347
Verse ConceptsSin, Effects OfSin, Consequences OfThe Fate Of The WickedContinuing In SinPunishment of the The Wicked

His iniquities shall take the unjust one, and with the cords of his sins shall he be held fast.

348
Verse ConceptsAbandonmentSound DoctrinePeople Not Abandoningdoctrine

For I gave to you good instruction; ye shall not forsake my law.

349
Verse ConceptsRescueRighteous, TheA Good ManProtection From Dangerproblems

The just one was delivered from straits, and the unjust will come in his stead.

350
Verse ConceptsPaths

She stood upon the head of the heights, upon the way of the house of the beaten paths.

351
Verse ConceptsGod, The CreatorUnceasingAlways Being ActiveGod Has Been With YouBeing ContentThe Presence Of Godcraftsmanship

And I shall be near him the builder, and I shall be a delight of day, day, smiling before him in all time

352
Verse ConceptsFellowship OfferingVowsPeace offerings

Sacrifices of peace upon me: today I repaid my vows.

354
Verse ConceptsIn The Beginning

Yet he made not the earth and the fields, and the head of the clods of the habitable globe.

355
Verse ConceptsWitnesses, False

A witness of Belial shall mock judgment: and the mouth of the unjust will swallow down iniquity.

356
Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

He is good being despised, and a servant to him above him, honoring himself, and wanting bread.

357
Verse ConceptsBusiness At The Gateway

At the hand of the gates, at the mouth of the city from the coming in of the doors she will cry:

358
Verse ConceptsHealth AchievedLife Through Keeping The LawHealth And Healing

For they are life to those finding them, and healing to all their flesh.

359
Verse ConceptsDeersBreasts, Being AttractiveSex Within MarriageHusbands Duty To WivesDeer Etc.Loving Your WifeStaying PositiveDeerbreaststeenager

The hind of loves and the wild goat of grace; her breasts shall satiate thee in all time; thou shalt always wander in her loves.

360
Verse ConceptsTabletsJoined To Goodknots

Tie them always upon thy heart; bind them upon thy throat

361
Verse ConceptsHills

Before the mountains were settled; before the hills I had a beginning:

362
Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfAmbush

The words of the unjust are the lying in wait of blood: and the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

365
Verse ConceptsDitchesPitsWellsWivesPits Symbolizing GriefWells, Figurative Usewhores

For a harlot is a deep ditch; and a strong woman a narrow well.

366
Verse ConceptsAlcoholBread, Figurative OfEating, Metaphorical UseWinePursuing Violencewickedness

For they ate the bread of injustice, and they will drink the wine of violences:

367
Verse ConceptsTrapBeware Of Your SpeechProcrastinationThe Power Of Words

Thou wert snared with the sayings of thy mouth, thou wert taken with the sayings of thy mouth.

368
Verse ConceptsGrave, TheHell, Punishment OfIgnorance Of EvilSinners Grasped By Death

And he knew not that there the shades; her called ones in the depths of hades

369
Verse ConceptsAddressing Someoneawakening

In thy going about it shall lead thee; in thy lying down it shall watch over thee; and awaking, it shall speak to thee.

370
Verse ConceptsHumbling OneselfBeing HumbleForgiving YourselfDebtBeing YourselfHumble YourselfFriendship KjvHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself when thou camest into the hand of thy friend; go humble thyself and enlarge thy friend.

372
Verse ConceptsGod's Call, EveryoneWitness Before Men

To you, ye men, I shall call, and my voice is to the sons of man.

373

The evil bowed before the good, and the unjust at the gates of the just one.

374
Verse ConceptsPerfumePlantsCinnamonAttraction

I sprinkled my bed with myrrh and aloes and cinnamon.

375

They shall not turn aside from thine eyes; watch them in the midst of thy heart

376
Verse ConceptsBoundariesChaosDivine Power Over NatureEarth's FoundationLimits For The SeaCreation Of The SeasThe OceanThe Seabalancelimitations

In his setting his law to the sea, and the waters shall not pass by his mouth; in his making firm the foundations of the earth:

377
Verse ConceptsAppetite, PhysicalPhysical HungerPoverty, Causes OfSatisfactionDespising PeopleInfidelityFeeding The Poorhungerthieves

They will not despise a thief if he shall steal to fill up his soul; for he will be hungry.

378
Verse ConceptsClouds, Natural UseCreation Of The SkyCreation Of The Seasempowerment

In his making firm the clouds from above: in his strengthening the fountains of the deep:

379
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfDeath For Other ReasonsFalling Away From God

He shall die in not being instructed, and he shall wander in the multitude of his folly.

380
Verse ConceptsAvoiding ForeignersSharingNot Being Alone

They shall be to thee alone, and not strangers with thee.

381
Verse ConceptsHuntingBirds, Figurative UseSaving OneselfDeer Etc.DebtBeing YourselfDeerSaving Money

Deliver thyself as the roe from the hand, and as the bird from the hand of the fowler.

382
Verse ConceptsdrinkingSearchingDaybreakUntil DaybreakLoveloversloving

Come, we will be satisfied with loves till the morning: we will rejoice ourselves with loves.

383
Verse ConceptsSharpnessTwo SidedBitterness

And her latter state being bitter as wormwood; sharp as a two-mouthed sword.

384
Verse ConceptsAvoid AdulteryFountains Used FigurativelyBrooksSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

Thy fountains shall be dispersed without; in the broad places streams of waters.

385
Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The WickedDeception, Forbidden By GodLipsWitnesses, FalseLiarsAvoiding DeceitLying And Deceit

Thou shalt not be a witness gratuitously against thy neighbor, and deceive not with thy lips.

386
Verse ConceptsIdle HandsSluggardsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToDeath For Other Reasonssloth

The desire of the slothful shall kill him, for his hands refused to work,

388
Verse ConceptsBeing Killed Like An AnimalKilled Like An AnimalDeerimpulsiveness

He went after her suddenly as the ox will go to the slaughter, and as the fetter for the correction of the foolish.

390
Verse ConceptsInfatuationAvoid Adultery

And wherefore, my son, wilt thou wander with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

391
Verse ConceptsAbominationsFools, Description OfTurning From EvilSweetnessHating GoodHope DeferredFoolsThe Soulaccomplishmentsaccomplishmentfulfillment

The desire coming to pass, will be sweet to the soul: and an abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

392
Verse ConceptsAppetite, PhysicalPhysical HungerMotivationhunger

The soul of him laboring, labored for himself; for his mouth urged upon him.

393
Verse ConceptsThe Love Of SleepProcrastinationDebt

Thou shalt not give sleep to thine eyes, and slumber to thine eyelashes.

394
Verse ConceptsInjury To FeetFire Of Evil

If a man shall go upon burning coals shall his feet not be burnt?

395
Verse ConceptsValuing Knowledge

To watch meditation, and thy lips shall guard knowledge.

396
Verse ConceptsMeeting People

For this, I shall come forth to thy meeting, to seek thy face, and I shall find thee.

397
Verse ConceptsFruitGuardsApple Of The EyeEyes Cared ForLife Through Keeping The Law

Watch my commands, and live; and my law as the pupil of thine eyes.

398
Verse ConceptsInsultsMockerySpeech, Negative Aspects OfWasteScoffersAbusemockers

He instructing him mocking received to himself dishonor: and he reproving to the unjust one, his blemish.

399
Verse ConceptsMan's Relation To GodRace

Smiling in the habitable globe of his earth; and my delight with the sons of man.

400
Verse ConceptsListening

And now, ye sons, hear to me, and attend to the sayings of my mouth.

401
Verse ConceptsTouchTouching To HarmAvoid AdulteryDeath Penalty For Sexual SinPunishments

So he going in to his neighbor's wife; all touching upon her shall not be innocent

403
Verse ConceptsBad CounselMentoringBad LanguageLearning From Other PeopleGuidance, Results OfWisdom, Human ImportanceMan's WisdomEducation

Thou shalt give to the wise one and he will be more wise: make known to the just one and he will add receiving.

404
Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholSerpentsNot Drinking WineSparklingColoralcoholism

Thou shalt not look upon wine when it shall be red, when it shall give its eye in the cup, it will go about in uprightnesses.

405
Verse ConceptsPersuasion

To watch thyself from the strange woman, from the stranger making smooth her sayings.

406
Verse ConceptsLooking Through WindowsLooking And Seeing

For in the window of my house I looked forth through my lattice,

407
Verse ConceptsReproofDespisersScoffersHating The RighteousHatehaterscriticismrebukingmockers

Thou shalt not reprove him mocking, lest he shall hate thee: reprove to the wise one and he will love thee.

408
Verse ConceptsHomeRighteous, TheLiving In HousesGod BlessesGod CursingHouses Under Attackcurses

The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the unjust one: and he will bless the dwelling of the just

409
Verse ConceptsChainsOrnamentsInternal Adornmentinvestingjewelry

For they a garland of grace to thy head, and necklaces for thy throat

412
Verse ConceptsClothBedsLinenTapestriesGuest Rooms

With adornings I spread my bed, variegated with thread of Egypt

413
Verse ConceptsBest friendAcquiring WisdomFamily And Friends

Say to wisdom, Thou my sister; and thou shalt call knowledge to understanding:

414
Verse ConceptsListeningWisdom, Human ImportanceReproofControlling ParentsReproving Peoplecriticism

The ear hearing the reproof of life shall lodge in the midst of the wise.

416
Verse ConceptsLiversIgnorance Of EvilArrowsDeer

Till an arrow shall cleave his liver; as a bird hastening to the snare, and not knowing that it is for his soul.

418
Verse ConceptsSittingovereating

If thou shalt sit to eat with a ruler, understanding, thou shalt understand what is before thee.

419
Verse ConceptsPursesSupplied With MoneyThe MoonMoney Blessings

He took a bundle of silver in his hand; he will come to his house the day of the full moon.

421
Verse ConceptsFruitGoldA Time To SpeakSensitivityApplesA Word Fitly Spoken

Apples of gold in images of silver is the word spoken upon its wheels.

428
Verse ConceptsLack Of DiscernmentMaturity, PhysicalMiddle AgeBad ChildrenYouthVirtues Of Young PeopleFoolish People

And I shall see among the simple, I shall perceive among the sons a youth wanting heart,

430
Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Importance

Shall not wisdom call, and understanding give her voice?

431
Verse ConceptsDesires For HolinessHarlotsPeople Going Astray

And thy heart shall not deviate to her ways; thou shalt not wander in her beaten paths.

432
Verse ConceptsSeven ThingsMetaphorical Pillars

Wisdom built her house, she hewed out her seven pillars:

433
Verse ConceptsDealing With Many PeopleA Good Woman

For she cast down many wounded, and the strong all being slain by her.

434
Verse ConceptsSpiritual ImmaturityEvil AssociationsFools Becoming WisePeople Abandoning PeopleLife By Wisdom

Forsake ye the foolish, and live; and go straight in the way of understanding.

435
Verse ConceptsCovetousness, Nature of

He longed a longing all the day: and the just one shall give and not keep back.

437
Verse ConceptsTabletsWritingJoined To GoodWriting On PeopleFingers Of People

Bind them upon thy fingers, and write them upon the tablet of thine heart

439
Verse ConceptsAlcoholTablesMixed WineDrugs

She slaughtered her slaughter; she mingled her wine; also she prepared her table.

442
Verse ConceptsMothers Of KingsMothers Love For ChildrenGrandmothersgrandmas

The words of Lemuel the king, the lifting up which his mother will instruct him.

444
Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

Who the simple, he shall turn aside here: he wanting heart, she said to him,

448

The words of Agur, son of Jakeh: the lifting up: the declaration of the man to Ithiel; to Ithiel and Ucal:

451

She sent forth her girls: she will call upon the wings of the heights of the city,

452

Come ye, eat of my bread, and drink ye of the wine I mingled.

454
Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

He separating himself will Seek according to desire; he will be irritated with every purpose.

455
Verse ConceptsBedsBeing Poor

If not to thee to requite, why shall he take thy bed from under thee?

458
Verse ConceptsAmbushUnfaithful

She also will lie in wait as for prey, and she will add those transgressing among men.

466
Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfAcceptance Of BribesSecrecyEffect Of Bribes

The unjust one will take a gift from the bosom to turn, aside the paths of judgment

469
Verse ConceptsAbominations, To GodAbominations, Practicesshunningmotives

The sacrifice of the unjust is an abomination, for also he will bring it in mischief.

472
Verse ConceptsBenevolenceGenerosityGood ReboundingThe Righteous ProsperHelping OthersBlessing OthersHelping Others In Needprospering

The soul of blessing shall be made fat: also he watering, shall himself drink to the full.

476
Verse ConceptsCreatorCloaksBindingDivine Power Over NatureClimates, TypesCovering The EarthGoing Up To HeavenGod Going DownGod Dispensing WindKnowingWhat Is God's Name?

Who went up to the heavens, and came down? who gathered the wind in his fists? who bound the waters in a garment? who set up all the ends of the earth? what his name and what his son's name, if thou shalt know?

480
Verse ConceptsShovelsEvil AssociationsCompanionshipWarnings Of Evil AssociationsNot With PeopleAvoid Envy

Thou shalt not envy against men of evil, thou shalt not desire to be with them.

481
Verse ConceptsDaily DutyUnceasingAlways Being ActiveWaiting At GatesBlessed In ServiceRejoicing In WisdomSchoolWaiting On The Lordmistress

Happy the man hearing to me, to watch at my doors day, day; to watch the door posts of my entrances.

486
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfShrewdnessPrudenceThinkingScience

The simple will believe to every word: and the prudent will understand to his going.

490
Verse ConceptsStreetsOutside The Houseserenitywomanhood

Wisdom will cry without; in the broad places she will give her voice:

491
Verse ConceptsRespect, For God's CharacterReverence, And ObedienceSin, Deliverance From GodSin, Avoidance OfFear Of The LordReverence To God

By mercy and truth iniquity shall be expiated: and in the fear of Jehovah a departing from evil.

494
Verse ConceptsSinnersUngodlinessThe Recompense Of The RighteousGod Will RequiteJudgment According To Works

Behold, the just shall be requited in the earth: much more the unjust one and the sinning.

496
Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessWicked RulersProverbsPeople MultiplyingRejoicing Over JusticeLeaders

In the increasing of the just the people will rejoice: and in the ruling of the unjust one the people will groan.

497
Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingLyingLying And Deceittraitors

A witness of truth delivers souls: and deceit will breathe out lies.

498
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfdogsVomittingSin, Love OfWicked Described AsSinning RepeatedlyFoolspoop

As a dog turned back upon his vomit, the foolish one repeated in his folly.

500
Verse ConceptsAcquiring WisdomDisciplineDiscernmentWisdom And GuidanceMoralityfitnesswise

To know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

501
Verse ConceptsPresent, TheContentmentSaints Response To LyingAvoiding DeceitBeing PoorPoor Or RichGod Gives WealthEconomicsRichesBreadDeceptionLying And DeceitFeeding The Poorboyfriendslieing

Vanity and the word of falsehood remove far from me; thou wilt not give to me poverty and riches; feed me with bread of my allowance:

504
Verse ConceptsControlling Your ThoughtsEyes, GuardedDeliberationNot Turning AsideThe Faculty Of SightEyesFocus

Thine eyes shall look straight before, and thine eyelashes shall be right before thee.

505
Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceBuilding HousesMan's WisdomRelationship Troublesconstructionresearchwise

By wisdom a house will be built, and it will be prepared by understanding:

507
Verse ConceptsFalse Witnesses, Defined AsInjustice, Hated By GodWitnesses, Falsecredibility

A witness of lies shall perish: and a man hearing, shall speak clearly.

508
Verse ConceptsIntoxicationColors, ScarletDisfigurement Of SinDrunkennessComplainingResolving Conflictalcoholismscars

To whom wo? to whom want? to whom strife? to whom complaint? to whom wounds gratuitously? to whom dark fleshings of the eyes?

513
Verse ConceptsAbominationsNominal ReligionPleasing GodAbominations, To GodAnswered Promises

The sacrifice of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and the prayer of the upright his acceptance.

514
Verse ConceptsAstronomyGod, The CreatorUnderstandingGod, WiseGod Has UnderstandingTrinityThe EarthGod's Creation

Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; he prepared the heavens by understanding.

522
Verse ConceptsCheerfulnessBonesJoy, And Human ExperienceNewsSadnessLiving In The LightGood NewsSmilingcheerleading

From the light of the eyes the heart will rejoice: and a good report will fatten the bones.

533
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingQuarrelsFools, Characteristics OfDissensionContentiousnessWhipsFools

The lips of the foolish one will come into contention, and his mouth will call for blows.

537
Verse ConceptsGiving UpMischiefSeven TimesDownfallBurnoutMistakesRisingA Good Man

For the just one shall fall seven times, and rise: and the unjust shall be weak in evil

541
Verse ConceptsFaithlessness, As DisobedienceReward, DivineJudgement On BackslidersBackslidingBackslidersFalling Away From God

He drawing back the heart shall be filled from his ways: and a good man from above him.

542
Verse ConceptsUprightnessDeviousnessTwisted WaysThe Fear Of The Lord

He going in his uprightness will fear Jehovah: and he perverted in his ways, despised him.

544
Verse ConceptsRight Living As FoodBad Days

All the days of the afflicted are evil: and the good of heart drinking always.

548
Verse ConceptsBeing FirstDo Not Be RashPerspectiveexams

The first one just in his cause; his neighbor will come and search him.

554
Verse ConceptsSelf ExaltationSeeking HonourNetworkingBeing YourselfThe Presence Of Godimportance

Thou shalt not show thyself proud before the king, and thou shalt not stand in the place of the great.

555
Verse ConceptsBooksProverbsSolomon, Character OfCopies Of DocumentsWise Proverbsjournaling

Also these the proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.

558
Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutServant Leadershiplieing

A ruler listening to the word of falsehood, all serving him are unjust

565
Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

Thou shalt not answer the foolish according to his folly lest thou shalt be like to him.

571
Verse ConceptsAdding to the BibleWord Of GodAdding To GodThose Who Are LiarsGod Requite Them!Errorrebuking

Thou shalt not add to his words lest he reprove in thee, and thou wert false.

573
Verse ConceptsCommendationBraggingCommending OneselfLoving YourselfBeing YourselfBoasting

A stranger shall praise thee, and not thy mouth; a stranger, and not thy lips.

577
Verse ConceptsBusiness At The GatewayPeople Being SilentWisdom And Guidance

High things to the foolish is wisdom: in the gate he will not open his mouth.

579
Verse ConceptsReward, HumanReward For WorksDebt

He despising to the word it shall be perverse to him: and he fearing the command shall be requited.

589
Verse ConceptsLipsLyingNot LyingTelling The TruthLying And Deceitlieing

The lip of truth shall be prepared forever: and the tongue of falsehood while I shall wink.

601
Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceThinking ArightAcquiring Knowledgeattention

Incline thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and thou shalt set thy heart to my knowledge.

602
Verse ConceptsBackbitingDiscordGossipExtinguishingFirewoodBurnoutFamily ProblemsConflictFamily Conflictrumorsgossiping

In the ceasing of wood, fire will go out: and in not being a tale-bearer, strife will subside.

605
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge

The tongue of the wise will make knowledge good: and the mouth of the foolish will gush forth folly.

606
Verse ConceptsArguingdriving outInsultsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScornersQuarrelsAbusemockers

Cast out him mocking, and strife shall go out, and contention shall cease and dishonor.

609
Verse ConceptsDisfigurement Of SinA Bold FrontBoldnessadvertising

An unjust man strengthened with his face: and the upright he will prepare his ways.

611
Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholStrong DrinkAlcoholic BeveragesAlcoholicsDrunkennessroyaltybeeralcoholism

Not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink and for princes the desire of strong drink:

612
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

Thou shalt strike him mocking, and the simple will be crafty: and reprove to him understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

613
Verse ConceptsBackbitingBeing BetrayedGossipTrustworthinessFlatteryBackstabbersEvil AssociationsSpreading StoriesConfidencerumorsgossiping

He revealing a secret going about tale-bearing: and thou shalt not intermingle with him embracing his lips.

617
Verse ConceptsAlcoholEffect Of WineMixed Wine

To those remaining at the wine; to those going to seek mixed wine.

618
Verse ConceptsAlcoholImagination, Evil SchemingSpectacle

Thine eyes shall see strange women, and thy heart shall speak perverseness.

619
Verse ConceptsWombWomen's Strength

What, my son? and what the son of my womb? and what the son of my vows?

620
Verse ConceptsHarvestSeasonsSummerAccoladesSnowThe Honourable Will Be HonouredUnfitting ThingsFools

As snow in summer and as rain in harvest., so honor not becoming to the foolish one.

621
Verse ConceptsReward, DivineWagesIndustryOne's DeedsGodly WomanA Good Womanaccomplishmentsaccomplishment

Ye shall give her from the fruit of her hands, and her works shall praise her in the gates.

622
Verse ConceptsInsectsThree Or FourShortagesTwo WomenGreedvampires

To the leech two daughters: Give, give. Behold, three shall not satisfied; four shall not say, Wealth:

624
Verse ConceptsFlaxeagernessWoolIndustryDoing One's Work

She sought wool and flax, and she will work in delight with her hands.

625
Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives

Deep waters are counsel in the heart of man; and a man of understanding will draw it out

636
Verse ConceptsInjustice, Hated By GodWitnesses, FalseLyingFake Friends

A witness of falsehoods shall not be unpunished, and he breathing out lies shall not escape.

637
Verse ConceptsLipsUnfaithfulness, To GodViolencePursuing ViolenceBeing PositiveThe Power Of Words

From the fruit of a man's mouth he shall eat good: and the soul of the transgressing, violence.

638
Verse ConceptsdissatisfactionRiches, Nature OfSatisfactionDiscontentCuriosityInsatiableThe Fact Of DeathLust Of The Eyes

Hades and destruction shall not be satisfied; and the eyes of man shall not be satisfied.

639
Verse ConceptsEffect Of BribesAccessTalentsGifts And TalentsA Good Manspace

The gift of a man will enlarge to him, and shall conduct him before the great

641
Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Importance

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart right in the way.

642
Verse ConceptsThirty

Did I not write to thee three days ago in counsels and knowledge?

643
Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

He driving away instruction despised his soul: and he hearing reproof obtained a heart

647
Verse ConceptsAmazingThree Or Foursurprises

They three were wonderful above me; and four, I knew them not:

649
Verse ConceptsEnvyeagernessGod, Zeal OfGrudgesJealousyZealAvoid EnvyThe Fear Of The LordFearing GodFear And Worry

Thy heart shall not envy against those sinning: but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day.

650
Verse ConceptsTwo Intangible ThingsBefore Death

Two things I asked from thee, thou wilt not withhold from me before I shall die:

653
Verse ConceptsAcquiring KnowledgeDisciplineDoing Your BestDiscipline Childspanking

Bring thy heart to instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

657
Verse ConceptsEarsLearning From Other PeopleInsightReceptivenessShrewdnessTeachablenessValuing KnowledgeDiscernment

The heart of him understanding will obtain knowledge and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

658
Verse ConceptsHell, As An ExperienceVisionHow Jesus Knows The HeartGod, All knowingSearching The HeartThe Fact Of Death

Hades and destruction are before Jehovah: much more the hearts of the sons of man.

659
Verse ConceptsPretencePretendingBlessings Of The PoorPoor Or Richacting

There is he making himself rich, and not anything: making himself poor, and much wealth.

660
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

The heart of him understanding will seek knowledge: and the face of the foolish will feed folly.

663
Verse ConceptsExperience, of lifeSeeing Situations

And I shall see and set my heart: I looked, I took instruction.

664
Verse ConceptsRageDeath As Punishmentriskterrorism

The terror of the king growling as the young lion: he overflowing against him sinned against his soul.

665
Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingStomachsSavourinessUnder One's Breathgossiping

The words of the tale-bearer as dainty morsels, and they will go down to the chambers of the belly.

669
Verse ConceptsKnifesDelight, God ExpressingKnivesDietsOverweightObesityEtiquetteovereating

And put a knife to thy swallow if thou the possessor of a soul.

671
Verse ConceptsFindingDivine FavourFinding GodFinding PeopleLife By WisdomAccess to GodFinding Love

For he finding me, the finding of life, and he shall bnng forth acceptance from Jehovah.

672
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersFlatteryProverbsComplimentsReproving Peoplecriticismrebuking

He reproving a man, afterwards shall find favor more than he smoothing the tongue.

673
Verse ConceptsBirds, Types Of BirdsSwallowsSparrowsThose FlyingBirdsflyingcurseswandering

As the sparrow for wandering, as the swallow for flying, so the curse shall not come in vain.

677
Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences

The prudent one saw the evil, he hid himself; the simple passed and were punished.

678
Verse ConceptsAbominationsBad InfluenceAbominations, To GodDeviousnessFriendship Kjv

For the perverse is an abomination of Jehovah: and his intercourse with the upright

679
Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

The lip of excellence is not becoming to, the foolish one: much less the lip. of falsehood to the noble one.

680
Verse ConceptsExcessSelf DenialDietsOverweightObesityHoneyMore Than EnoughCandyovereating

Thou didst find honey; eat thy sufficiency, lest thou shalt be satiated, and thou vomit it forth.

681
Verse ConceptsHatredRighteous, TheSin, Consequences OfPunishment Of the WickedCharacter Of WickedSaints Response To LyingFruits Of SinHating Evil

The just one will hate the word of falsehood: and the unjust one will be loathsome and be put to shame.

684
Verse ConceptsAntsInstinctFour Creaturesmistresswise

They four the small of the earth, and they are wise, being made wise:

688
Verse ConceptsEnvyJealousyAble To StandPassionBeing Overwhelmedwrath

Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing; and who shall stand before jealousy?

689
Verse ConceptsProud HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLove, Abuse OfPride, Evil OfSuperiorityAgriculturearrogance

Lifting up the eyes and enlarging the heart, the light of the unjust is sin.

690
Verse ConceptsDrowsinessIdle HandsRising LateA Little BitRestrelaxingrelaxationsloth

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to lie down:

693
Verse ConceptsFavouritismJudging OthersWisdom, Human ImportanceBigotryRacism

Also these to the wise. To look upon the face in judgment is not good.

694
Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToEducationSchoolFoolsinvesting

Wherefore this a price in the hand of the foolish one to obtain wisdom, and no heart?

695
Verse ConceptsExcusesIdlenessRoadsSluggardsLazinessProcrastinationSlothfulnessIn Danger From Lionscrusadessloth

The slothful one said, A lion without; I shall be slain in the midst of the broad places.

697
Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

In the transgression of a land many its chiefs: and by a man understanding to know, the place shall be extended.

698
Verse ConceptsEvil EyesEvil AssociationsWarnings Of Evil AssociationsDo Not Be StingyRich FoodGreedFeeding The Poorpeople

Thou shalt not eat the bread of an evil eye, and ye shall not long for its dainties:

701
Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstSeedDestinySowing And ReapingFruits Of SinReapingInjusticeReaping What You Sow

He sowing iniquity shall reap vanity, and the rod of his wrath shall be finished.

705
Verse ConceptsCovetingProsperityPride, Results InThe Effects Of FaithThe Righteous ProsperEconomicsGreedTrusting OthersConflict

He enlarging the soul shall excite strife: and he trusting upon Jehovah shall he made fat

707
Verse ConceptsdisagreementsBusybodiesMeddlingGentlenessMinding Your Own BusinessFamily ProblemsConflictFamily ConflictPets

Laying hold upon the ears of a dog, he passing by overflowing upon strife not to him.

709
Verse ConceptsNature Of The HeartFamily ProblemsBitternessGrateful HeartA Broken Heartcancergrieving

The heart will know the bitterness of its soul, and in its joys the stranger shall not mingle.

711
Verse ConceptsAlcoholInsensibilityAccepting BeatingsAbsence Of FeelingWake Up!AlcoholicsOvercomingHurtFeeling Losthurtingdrunkards

They struck me, I was not pained; they beat me, I knew not: when shall I awake? I will add, I will yet seek it.

712
Verse ConceptsLipsSpeech, Positive Aspects OfObscenity

The lips of the just one shall know acceptance: and the mouth of the unjust, perverseness.

714
Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlyIn The MorningPeople BlessingEarly RisingBest FriendsHaving A Good Daycurses

He blessing his friend with a great voice, rising early in the morning, a curse shall be reckoned to him.

716
Verse ConceptsDeceitful HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedRetributionGod, All knowingRepaid For DeedsJudgment According To Worksmotives

If thou shalt say, Behold, we knew not this; will not he trying hearts, understand? and he guarding thy soul, knew? and he turned back to man according to his work.

717
Verse ConceptsThornsEvil AssociationsGod TrappingPitfalls

Thorns, snares, in the way of the perverse one: he watching his soul shall be far from them.

719
Verse ConceptsOraclesGood KingsPeople Involved In JudgementDecision Making

Divining upon the lips of the king: his mouth will not transgress in judgment

720
Verse ConceptsGuardsNeglecting DutiesGod KillingGod KillsResults Of Keeping The Commandments

He watching the command watches his soul: he despising his ways shall die.

721
Verse ConceptsFloggingRebukeOne HundredAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving PeopleDiscernmentrebuking

A reproof will take hold upon, him understanding more than a hundred, blows the foolish.

723
Verse ConceptsProverbsExtinguishingLight Of God's People

The light of the just shall rejoice: and the lamp of the unjust shall be quenched.

724
Verse ConceptsPursuingRighteousness, Of BelieversPathways Of SinAbominations, To GodEvil Ways

The way of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and he will love him pursuing justice.

725
Verse ConceptsAnger ManagementQuick TemperedPunishmentPunishmentsconsequences

The stern in wrath lifted up a fine: for if thou shalt deliver and thou shalt yet add.

726
Verse ConceptsDeceit, Practice OfDeceit Leading to JudgmentTasteSweetnessMen DeceivingSand And GravelDeceptionconsequencescheaters

Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; and afterward his mouth shall be filled with gravel

727
Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsMadnessFire Of EvilMadmenArrowsjoking

As a madman casting fiery darts, arrows and death,

728
Verse ConceptsGod's WaysLife, Of FaithRebukeReproofDeath For Other ReasonsRejecting Reprooffate

Correction is evil to him forsaking the way: he hating reproof shall die.

730
Verse ConceptsHoneyNutritionCandy

My son, eat honey, for it is good; and the dropping of honey being sweet to thy palate.

733
Verse ConceptsSelf AbasementFoolish Peopleignorance

For I am brutish more than man, and not the understanding of a man to me.

734
Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingEvildoersLipsRumoursgossiping

He doing evil attends upon, lips of vanity; he lying feeds upon a tongue of mischief

736
Verse ConceptsBeing A MotherVirtuous WomanOutdoingWomen's BeautyWomen's Strengthwomanwomanhood

Many daughters did virtue, and thou wentest up over all of them.

739
Verse ConceptsSocial JusticeBeggarsPoverty, Remedies ForMan Defending

Open thy mouth; judge justly, and contend for the poor and needy.

740
Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

Thou shalt not slander the servant to his lord lest he shall curse thee, and thou wert guilty.

741
Verse ConceptsSin, Effects OfWanderersBeing Dead In SinPeople Going Astrayadvertisingwandering

A man wandering from the way of understanding shall rest in the convocation of the shades.

743
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfBridlesBackBeatingsWhipsWhippingBinding As Animals

A whip for the horse, the curb for the ass, and the rod for the back of the foolish.

750
Verse ConceptsRumoursMen DeceivingShowing Hypocrisy

He hating will be known by his lips, and he will set deceit in his midst;

751
Verse ConceptsInnocence, Teaching OnWitnesses, FalseMaking DecisionsAcquitting The Guilty

To lift up the face of the unjust one is not good; to turn aside the just one in judgment.

753
Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceMisersRich, TheWallsRiches, Dangers OfFigurative WallsSatisfied With Richesimagination

The rich one's wealth his strong city, and as a wall lifted up in his imagination.

754
Verse ConceptsProverbsWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomLoving OneselfLoving YourselfFinding Love

He obtaining a heart loved his soul: he watched understanding to find good.

755
Verse ConceptsBearsEvil AssociationsMeeting PeopleBereavementFoolsMotherhood

A bereaved bear meeting with a, man, and not a fool in his folly.

756
Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyEmployeesServants Of PeopleAuthority Delegated To People

An understanding servant shall rule a son causing shame, and shall divide the inheritance in the midst of the brethren.

758
Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSin, Consequences OfFruits Of RighteousnessSin Clings To The Sinner

Justice will guard the blameless of way: and injustice shall overthrow the sinning.

759
Verse ConceptsCasting LotsResolving Conflict

The lot will cause contentions to cease, and will separate between the strong,

761
Verse ConceptsCommendationConnivanceResults Of Keeping The Commandments

They forsaking the law will praise the unjust: and they watching the law, shall contend with them.

762
Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingChildren, A BlessingAnsweringRejoicing In Wisdomcriticism

My son, be wise and gladden my heart, and I will turn back word to him reproaching me.

764
Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofFingersOccupationsSpinning And Weaving

She sent forth her hands upon the spindle, and her hands take hold of the whirl.

766
Verse ConceptsLitigationRashnessAttorneyLawsuitsHasteShaming PeopleHurt And Betrayalstriving

Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.

767
Verse ConceptsBorrowing, SuretyPledges

Take his garment that became surety for a stranger: and bind him by a pledge for strange women.

768
Verse ConceptsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Forbidden By GodLiesLying

A witness of falsehoods shall not be unpunished, and he breathing out lies shall perish.

770
Verse ConceptsMerchantsSeafaringShips For TradingGood Things From Far Away

She was as the ships of the merchant; from far off she will bring her bread.

771
Verse ConceptsAntsInsectsBeing OrganizedSummerThriftInstinctPreparing FoodSaving Moneyoverthinkingbugs

The ants a people not strong, and they will prepare their bread in the summer;

773
Verse ConceptsEvil EyesJudgment SeatLeaders, PoliticalSittingThroneWinnowingGood Kings

The king shall sit upon the throne of judgment scattering with his eyes all evil.

774
Verse ConceptsThree Or Four

For three the earth was moved, and for four, which it shall not be able to lift up:

775
Verse ConceptsHomeUprightnessDestruction Of The WickedDestruction Of Houses

The house of the unjust shall be destroyed: and the tent of the upright shall flourish.

777
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy

In the ears of the foolish thou shalt not speak, for he will despise for the understanding of thy words.

778
Verse ConceptsRich, ThePitilessnessPitilessness CondemnedNot Helping The Poor

A poor man oppressing the poor, a sweeping rain and no bread.

780
Verse ConceptsFalse WisdomAnsweringFoolsanswers

Answer the foolish according to his folly lest he shall be wise in his own eyes.

781
Verse ConceptsFalse Witnesses, Defined AsArrows, Figurative OfWitnesses, FalseSharpnessClubsArrows To Describe False Testimony

A mallet and a sword and an arrow sharpened, the man answering against his neighbor testimony of falsehood.

784
Verse ConceptsPrecious StonesEffect Of BribesBriberymagic

The gift a stone of grace in the, eyes of him possessing it: to all which it shall turn it shall prosper.

785
Verse ConceptsFurnacesGoldSilverAlchemyBeauty And Self WorthTestspot

The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold, and a man to the mouth praising him.

786
Verse ConceptsClothLinenTapestriesPurple ClothesVirtuous Womansales

She made for herself coverings; byssus and purple her clothing.

787
Verse ConceptsIntentionsEvil PlansCharacter Of WickedEvil Devices

He purposing to do evil for himself shall be called the master of mischief.

788
Verse ConceptsLinenMerchantsWomen WorkingMoney Management

She made the under garment., and she will sell; and she gave a girdle to the Canaanite.

791
Verse ConceptsAvoid EnvyDo Not Be AnxiousWorrying

Thou shalt not be angry against the evil; thou shalt not envy against the unjust:

792
Verse ConceptsDissipationPromotionSurplusUnfitting ThingsUnsuitable Ruleego

Delight is not becoming to the foolish one; much less for a servant to rule over chiefs.

793
Verse ConceptsSafetyCrookednessTwisted WaysDownfallSudden Death

He going uprightly shall be saved; and he being violent in the ways shall fall at once.

795
Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingRenewed HeartAcquiring WisdomRejoicing In Wisdom

My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

797
Verse ConceptsExcusesSluggardsLazinessSlothfulnessIn Danger From Lionssloth

The slothful one said, A lion in the way; a lion between the broad places.

798
Verse ConceptsServants, GoodStewardshipOrchardsEmployeesThe Honourable Will Be Honoured

He guarding the fig tree shall eat its fruit: and he watching his lord shall be honored.

799
Verse ConceptsLampsProfitsActing All NightWomen WorkingWomen's RolesA Good Woman

She tasted that her traffic is good: her light will not go out by night

802
Verse ConceptsGod, Titles And Names OfGod DefendingGod Suing

For he redeeming them, he is strong; he will contend their contention with thee.

803
Verse ConceptsStealingWitnesses, LegalComplicityNot Maintaining Lifethievespartnership

He dividing with a thief, hates his soul: he shall hear cursing and shall not announce.

804
Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge

The lips of the wise will disperse knowledge: and the heart of the foolish not so.

806
Verse ConceptsHoneyBitter FoodSweetnessMore Than EnoughBitternesshunger

The full soul will tread down the honey droppings, and to the hungry soul all bitter is sweet

808
Verse Conceptsfearlesscats

The lion strong among cattle, and he will not turn back from the face of all;

809
Verse ConceptsBad PeopleEvil SpeakingHeart, HumanThe Lips Of The WickedHuman IntellectMischiefPursuing Violence

For their heart will meditate destruction, and their lips will speak labor.

810
Verse ConceptsDiscretionGuestsHousesSensitivityPeople VisitingMore Than EnoughAppointmentsEtiquetteFriendsHatetirednaggingwelcome

Make rare thy foot from thy neighbor's house, lest he shall be satiated with thee, and hate thee.

811
Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

A prince wanting understanding and great in oppressions: he hating gain shall lengthen the days.

812
Verse ConceptsGoldJewelsLipsMoney, Attitudes ToSpeech, Positive Aspects OfJewelleryInternal Adornmentjewelry

There is gold and a multitude of pearls: and a precious vessel the lips of knowledge.

814
Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesdewGrassRageFavorSmilingwrath

The king's wrath growling as the young lion, and his acceptance as dew upon the grass.

815
Verse ConceptsThree Or Fourdignity

They three making good the step, and four, making good to go:

816
Verse ConceptsFlatteryLipsPleasureTrustworthinessGood KingsAccessTelling The Truth

Lips of justice the acceptance of kings; and he will love the word of the upright

817
Verse ConceptsPitilessnessRebellion against Godrebellion

An evil one will seek only contradiction.: and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

818
Verse ConceptsGood KingsExecutioners

The king's wrath, messengers of death: and a wise man shall expiate it

819
Verse ConceptsMan's WaysAirSerpentsSkyEaglesRelationship Of Men And WomenGoing Through the MotionsFinding LoveMan And Womanflyingmovementteenagersoaringvirginity

The way of the eagle in the heavens; the way of the serpent upon the rock; the way of the ship in the heart of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.

820
Verse ConceptsJusticeSeeking GodGod Giving UnderstandingNot Understanding Other Things

Men of evil shall not understand judgment: and they seeking Jehovah shall understand all.

821
Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstHousesIngratitudeRepaying Evil For GoodFamily Problems

He turning back evil, instead of good, evil shall not move from his house.

822
Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery, Results OfComplacencyMouthsInsensibilityFruits Of SinNo SinPlea Of Innocenceadultry

So the way of a woman committing adultery; eating and wiping her mouth, and saying, I transgressed not

823
Verse ConceptsAbhorConnivanceAcquitting The Guilty

He saying to the unjust, Thou art just; peoples shall curse him, and nations shall curse him:

824
Verse ConceptsFutureFindingWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomThe Futureexpectations

So the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul if thou shalt find: and there is a latter state and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

825
Verse ConceptsFlatteryNetsMan Trapping

A man making smooth against his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

826
Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinActing In SecretEffect Of Bribeswrath

Giving in secret will subdue anger: and a gift in the bosom, strong wrath.

827
Verse ConceptsTeaching The Way Of GodTrust In God!TrustFaith And Trust

For thy trust to be in Jehovah, I caused thee to know to-day, thee also.

828
Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLosing Honourwickedness

In the coming of the unjust also came contempt, and with dishonor, reproach.

829
Verse ConceptsRansomThreatsSatisfied With RichesSaving Money

The expiating of a man's soul is his riches: and the poor will not hear rebuke.

830
Verse ConceptsFugitivesGuilt, Human Aspects OfMurderRegretResponsibility For Blood ShedPits Symbolizing GriefGuiltSupport

He terrifying violence upon the blood of a soul shall flee even to the pit; none shall hold fast upon him.

831
Verse ConceptsTreatment From YouthSoft TreatmentslaveryRaising Children

He bringing up his servant delicately from youth, and his latter state will be a child.

832
Verse ConceptsStomachsWhispering Of EvilOverlaid With SilverFirewoodCharcoalSavouriness

The words of a tale-bearer as dainty morsels, and they will go down to the chambers of the belly.

833
Verse ConceptsAmbrosiaDelicaciesMen DeceivingRich FoodGreedDeception

Thou shalt not long for his dainties: and it is the bread of lies.

834
Verse ConceptsUnfaithfulness, To GodContentiousnessPunishment of the The Wickedtraitors

The unjust one a ransom for the just one, and he transgressing, instead of the upright

835
Verse ConceptsConcubinesUnlovingA Good Husbandmistress

For a hated woman when she shall be married and a maid when she shall inherit to her mistress.

836
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfMockeryScornersAcquiring KnowledgeJudicial PunishmentMan's Wisdommockers

In punishing him mocking, the simple shall become wise: and in instruction to the wise one he will take knowledge.

837
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfGrindingBricksGrinding People

If thou shalt pound the foolish in a mortar in the midst of the grain with a pestle, thou shalt not remove from him his folly.

838
Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScoffersWorldly Snaresmockers

Men of derision will kindle up a city: and the wise will turn away anger.

839
Verse ConceptsRestitutionSevenfoldKarmathievespotential

And being found he shall recompense seven fold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

840
Verse ConceptsChanceHiringWounds

The great one piercing all, and he hired the foolish one, and those passing by.

841
Verse ConceptsApostasy, Personal WarningsRetributionTrapEnticersDigging Pits

He causing the upright to wander in an evil way, into his pit shall he fall: and the good shall inherit complete things.

843
Verse ConceptsCraftsmendrossMetalworkersSilverRubbishRemoving People From Your Lifeprocessmold

Take ye away the dross from the silver, and a vessel shall come forth for the goldsmith.

844
Verse ConceptsMineralsSandProvokingAnger, Characteristic Of FoolsHeavy BurdensSand And GravelUnnamed People Angry With Othersweight

A stone is heavy and sand a burden, and the wrath of the foolish one heavy more than they two.

845
Verse ConceptsWaitingAmbush

Thou shalt not lay wait, O wicked one, against the dwelling of the just one; thou shalt not destroy his resting place:

846
Verse ConceptsArguingDissensionContentiousnessCharcoal

As charcoal to burning coals and woods to fire, and a man of strifes to kindle strife.

847
Verse ConceptsRainSpringWeather, As God's JudgmentFavorSmilingcloudsspringtime

In the light of the king's face is life, and his acceptance as the cloud of the latter rain.

848
Verse ConceptsLipsSelf ControlTrapping OneselfBeware Of Your SpeechThe TongueFoolsThe Power Of Wordsgossiping

The mouth of the foolish is destruction to him, and his lips the snare of his soul.

849
Verse ConceptsLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSluggardsWasting TimeBedssloth

A door will turn upon its hinge, and the slothful upon his bed.

850
Verse ConceptsInnocence, Teaching OnCharacter Of WickedDeviousnessTwisted WaysPure People

The way of man is crooked and strange: and the pure his work is right

851
Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation

And thy poverty came going about, and thy want as a man of shield.

852
Verse ConceptsKnifesKnivesTeethOppressorsRace

A generation, its teeth swords, and its biter's teeth, knives, to devour the poor from the land, and the needy from man.

853
Verse ConceptsGod Seeing All The EarthMental Abusepreservationtraitors

The eyes of Jehovah guarded knowledge, and he will overthrow the words of him transgressing.

854
Verse ConceptsResponseServanthood, In SocietyServants, BadMere Talk

A servant will not be corrected by words: for he will understand and not answer.

855
Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod Seeing The Wicked

The just one being circumspect for the house of the unjust one: overthrowing the unjust for evil.

856
Verse ConceptsSluggardsSeven PeopleFalse Wisdomsloth

The slothful one is wise in his eyes more than seven turning back a reason.

857
Verse ConceptsFavouritismInjustice, Examples OfRespect, For Human BeingsEffect Of BribesRespect

To look upon faces is not good and for a morsel of bread the man will transgress.

858
Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness

The king judging the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.

860
Verse ConceptsMercy, HumanEvil Desiresnagging

The soul of the unjust one desired evil: his neighbor shall not be compassionated in his eyes.

861
Verse ConceptsAbsent FathersNestsBirds, Figurative UseWanderersFruits Of SinAnimals Going AstrayBirds

As the bird wandering from her nest, so is a man wandering from his place.

863
Verse ConceptsIrreverenceDenying GodProfaning God's NameShortagesWho Is God?The poorBeing Contentdenial

Lest I shall be filled and I spake lies, and said, Who is Jehovah? and lest I shall be dispossessed and I stole, and I laid hold upon the name of God.

866
Verse ConceptsChildren, UngratefulNo SinmomsDadsMothers And SonsParents Being Wrongthievescheaters

He stripping his father and his mother, and saying, No transgression; is companion to a man destroying.

867
Verse ConceptsTrustworthinessSecrecyInformation In SecretDo Not TellConfidentialityHurt And BetrayalResolving Conflictsecretsgossiping

Contend thy contention with thy neighbor; and thou shalt not reveal the secret of another:

868
Verse ConceptsHatredHonestyMurderHating The RighteousReady To Killhaters

Men of bloods will hate the upright one: and the upright will seek his soul.

869
Verse ConceptsEvil AssociationsDownfallrebellion

In increasing the unjust, transion will increase: and the just all look upon their fall.

870
Verse ConceptsBadgersFeeblenessDwellings Of CreaturesOther Dwellings Of CreaturesRock Badger

The rabbits a people not strong, and they will set their house in the rock;

871
Verse ConceptsHeadsEnemies, Christian Response ToDuties To EnemiesBurning PeopleRewardRewards Of RitualOverloadartistssales

For thou tookest up coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah will recompense to thee.

872
Verse ConceptsPower, HumanHiding From People

In the rejoicing of the just, much glory: in the rising up of the unjust, man will hide himself.

873
Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Nature

I learnt not wisdom, and I shall not know the knowledge of the holy.

874
Verse ConceptsSluggardsPots For Cooking And Eating

The slothful one hid his hand in the dish; he was weary to turn it back to his mouth.

875
Verse ConceptsPursuing ViolenceCutting Off Hands And Feet

He drank violence, cutting off the feet, sending words by the hand of the foolish one.

876
Verse ConceptsNature Of KingsThings On High

The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings not searched out

877
Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyPledges

Take his garment pledging a stranger, and bind him by a pledge for a strange woman.

878
Verse ConceptsSin, Consequences OfFruits Of SinMusic To CelebrateGod Trapping

In the transgression of an evil man is a snare: and the just one shall rejoice and be glad:

879
Verse ConceptsLipsKidneys

And my reins shall exult in the speaking of thy lips uprightnesses.

881
Verse ConceptsOrderly AccountsAnswering

To cause thee to know the truth of the words of truth; to turn back the words of truth to those sending thee?

882
Verse ConceptsSpringChange And Growth

The grass was uncovered and the young herbage was seen; and the green plants of the mountains were gathered.

883
Verse ConceptsUnprofitable SinsExtinguishingThe Future

For there shall be no latter state to the evil one: the light of the unjust shall be extinguished.

885
Verse ConceptsInsectsAnimals, Types OfSpidersLizardsDwellings Of CreaturesOther Dwellings Of Creaturesbugs

The lizard will take hold with their hands, and it is in the temples of the king.

886
Verse ConceptsSlingsJoining ThingsThrowing StonesSlinging StonesThe Honourable Will Be Honoured

As a bundle of stones in a heap of stones, so he giving honor to the foolish one.

887
Verse ConceptsCompliments

Thy morsel which thou didst eat thou shalt vomit forth and destroy thy pleasant words.

888
Verse ConceptsOppression, Nature OfKings, How They Should ActForgetting Things

Lest he shall drink and forget what is prescribed, and change the judgment of all the sons of affliction.

889
Verse ConceptsAbominationsHating EvilHating The RighteousHate

A man of iniquity is an abomination of the just; and the upright of way, an abomination of the unjust one.

890
Verse ConceptsReady To Speak

For pleasant things if thou shalt watch them in thy belly; they shall be prepared together for thy lips.

891
Verse ConceptsBad NewsHurt And Betrayal

Lest he hearing shall reproach thee, and thine infamy shall not turn away.

892
Verse Conceptsnagging

He hiding her, hid the wind, and he shall call the oil of his right hand.

893
Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic RighteousnessAuthorityRemoving People From Your Lifewickedness

Take ye away the unjust one from before the king, and his throne shall be prepared in justice.

894
Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards

A thorn going up into the hand of a drunkard, a parable in the mouth of the foolish.

895
Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceCelebritiesPleasing MenSeeking The Favour Of GodMaking DecisionsFavor

Many are seeking the face of the ruler, and from Jehovah a man's judgment

896
Verse ConceptsLawsuitsScoffing

A wise man contending with a foolish man and raging and laughing, and no rest.

897
Verse ConceptsFreedom From Violence

The violence of the unjust shall sweep them away, for they refuse to do judgment

898
Verse ConceptsInsectsLocustsNo King

To the locust no king, and it will go forth divided all of them;

899
Verse ConceptsVisionBigotryRacismLight In The WorldGod Helps The Poor

The poor one and the man of oppressions met together: Jehovah enlightening the eyes of them both.

900
Verse ConceptsSeven ThingsNot Believing People

When his voice will compassionate, thou shalt not believe him, for seven abominations in his heart

901
Verse ConceptsPunishment Of the WickedThe Insecurity Of The WickedSudden Destruction

For suddenly shall their calamity rise, and who shall make known the misfortune of them two?

902
Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

The acceptance of the king to a servant of understanding: and his wrath shall be to him causing shame.

903
Verse ConceptsGoatsLambsValue

Lambs for thy clothing, and the he goats the price of the field.

904
Verse ConceptsDisfigurement Of SinObliterationWoundsLosing HonourInfidelity

A blow and contempt shall he find; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

906
Verse ConceptsGoatsMaidsMilkteenager

And enough of goats' milk for thy bread, and for the bread of thy house, and the life of thy girls.

907
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs

The legs of the lame were weak, and a parable in the mouth of the foolish.

908
Verse ConceptsExposure Of SinSin Made KnownShowing HypocrisyHateDeception

Hatred will be covered by deceit, his evil will be revealed in the convocation.

910
Verse ConceptsPromotionSlavesKings And PrideslaveryServant Leadershipservanthoodmistress

For a servant when he shall reign; and the foolish one when he shall be filled with bread;

911
Verse ConceptsDefraudingNot Redeemed

He will not lift up the face of any ransom, and he will not be willing if thou shalt increase the reward.

912
Verse ConceptsPower, HumanHiding From Peoplehiding

In the rising up of the unjust, man shalt hide: and in their perishing, the lust shall increase.

913
Verse ConceptsHumiliationSelf ExaltationMoving UpwardsAbasing PeopleWaiting Till Marriage

For good to say to thee, Come up hither, rather than humbling thyself before the noble whom thine eye saw.

914
Verse ConceptsAudacityarrogance

A generation, how its eyes were raised up and its eyelashes will be lifted up.

915
Verse ConceptsGod Will No More Be Angry

Lest Jehovah shall see and it be evil in his eyes, and he turn back from him his anger.