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One reproof only doth more good to him that hath understanding, than a hundred stripes unto a fool.

Verse ConceptsFloggingRebukeOne HundredAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving PeopleDiscernmentrebuking

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToEducationSchoolFoolsinvesting


A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.

Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSecurityShaking HandsDebt

A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfAcceptance Of BribesSecrecyEffect Of Bribes

Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

Verse ConceptsSilenceFoolishnessHow Silence Is WiseFools

He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting


When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes,
And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).

Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLosing Honourwickedness

The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.

Verse ConceptsEarsLearning From Other PeopleInsightReceptivenessShrewdnessTeachablenessValuing KnowledgeDiscernment


A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words.

Verse ConceptsHarvestLipsMouthsStomachsPowers Of SpeechBeing Positive

Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

Verse ConceptsFriends FailingNetworkingAccessFriendsFriendship And LoveFriendship And TrustFavorFriendship KjvLosing Friendsfriendliness

A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.

Verse ConceptsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Forbidden By GodLiesLying

Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Verse ConceptsDissipationPromotionSurplusUnfitting ThingsUnsuitable Ruleego

The wrath of a king is a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.

Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesdewGrassRageFavorSmilingwrath

A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.

Verse ConceptsAnger ManagementQuick TemperedPunishmentPunishmentsconsequences

It is a man's worship to do good; and better it is to be a poor man, than a dissembler.

Verse ConceptsBeing PoorThe End Of LiarsUnconditional Love

When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.

Verse ConceptsWitnesses, False

The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.

Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives

Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.

Verse ConceptsBorrowing, SuretyPledges

A heritage may be got quickly at first, but the end of it will not be a blessing.

Verse ConceptsBeginningReceiving An InheritanceInheritanceMoney Blessings


A wise king sifts out the wicked [from among the good]
And drives the [threshing] wheel over them [to separate the chaff from the grain].

Verse ConceptsThreshingWheelsWisdom, Human ImportanceGood KingsKings And Wisdom

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority


Haughty and arrogant eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked [their self-centered pride], is sin [in the eyes of God].

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


When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfMockeryScornersAcquiring KnowledgeJudicial PunishmentMan's Wisdommockers

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod Seeing The Wicked


When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.

Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesGovernmentProverbsEvildoersFear Is DueRejoicing Over JusticeJoy And HappinessDespairExerciseterrorismjoyfulness


The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
And the treacherous in the place of the upright [for they fall into their own traps].

Verse ConceptsUnfaithfulness, To GodContentiousnessPunishment of the The Wickedtraitors

The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful to God; how much more when he brings it with a wicked mind?

Verse ConceptsAbominations, To GodAbominations, Practicesshunningmotives

By planting the seed of evil a man will get in the grain of sorrow, and the rod of his wrath will be broken.

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

The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.

Verse ConceptsCompliments

In the ears of a dullard, do not speak, for he will despise the good sense of thy words.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfWasteWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And Stressspeakingenergy

Listen, my son, and be wise, commit yourself to live God's way.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Importance


Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built,
And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceBuilding HousesMan's WisdomRelationship Troublesconstructionresearchwise

If you say, "Look here, we didn't know about this," doesn't God, who examines motives, discern it? Doesn't the one who guards your soul know about it? Won't he repay each person according to what he has done?

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

My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:

Verse ConceptsHoneyNutritionCandy

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

Verse ConceptsFutureFindingWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomThe Futureexpectations


Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
Do not destroy his resting place;

Verse ConceptsWaitingAmbush

Though a righteous man falls seven times,
he will get up,
but the wicked will stumble into ruin.

Verse ConceptsGiving UpMischiefSeven TimesDownfallBurnoutMistakesRisingA Good Man

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

Verse ConceptsBlessingReproving Peoplerebuking


Prepare your work outside
And get it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterward build your house and establish a home.

Verse ConceptsHousesPrudenceForethoughtsPreparing For ActionFirst ThingsFamily Firstpreppingfinishing

Then looking at it, I gave thought: I saw, and I got teaching from it.

Verse ConceptsExperience, of lifeSeeing Situations

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

Verse ConceptsHumiliationSelf ExaltationMoving UpwardsAbasing PeopleWaiting Till Marriage

If you find honey, eat only what you need;
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.

Verse ConceptsExcessSelf DenialDietsOverweightObesityHoneyMore Than EnoughCandyovereating

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