Thematic Bible
Proverbs 1:1 (show verse)
The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
Proverbs 1:2 (show verse)
To know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction;
To discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,
Proverbs 1:3 (show verse)
To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;
Proverbs 1:4 (show verse)
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Proverbs 1:5 (show verse)
The wise will hear and increase their learning,
And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 1:6 (show verse)
To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 1:7 (show verse)
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant
Proverbs 1:8 (show verse)
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
Proverbs 1:9 (show verse)
For they are a garland of grace on your head,
And chains and ornaments [of gold] around your neck.
Proverbs 1:10 (show verse)
My son, if sinners entice you,
Do not consent.
Proverbs 1:11 (show verse)
If they say, “Come with us;
Let us lie in wait to shed blood,
Let us ambush the innocent without cause;
Proverbs 1:12 (show verse)
Let us swallow them alive like Sheol (the place of the dead),
Even whole, as those who go down to the pit [of death];
Proverbs 1:13 (show verse)
We will find and take all kinds of precious possessions,
We will fill our houses with spoil;
Proverbs 1:14 (show verse)
Throw in your lot with us [they insist];
We will all have one money bag [in common],”
Proverbs 1:15 (show verse)
My son, do not walk on the road with them;
Keep your foot [far] away from their path,
Proverbs 1:16 (show verse)
For their feet run to evil,
And they hurry to shed blood.
Proverbs 1:17 (show verse)
Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net
In the sight of any bird;
Proverbs 1:18 (show verse)
But [when these people set a trap for others] they lie in wait for their own blood;
They set an ambush for their own lives [and rush to their destruction].
Proverbs 1:19 (show verse)
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
Greed takes away the lives of its possessors.
Proverbs 1:20 (show verse)
She raises her voice in the markets;
Proverbs 1:21 (show verse)
She calls out at the head of the noisy streets [where large crowds gather];
At the entrance of the city gates she speaks her words:
Proverbs 1:22 (show verse)
“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 (show verse)
“If you will turn and pay attention to my rebuke,
Behold, I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:24 (show verse)
“Because I called and you refused [to answer],
I stretched out my hand and no one has paid attention [to my offer];
Proverbs 1:25 (show verse)
And you treated all my counsel as nothing
And would not accept my reprimand,
Proverbs 1:26 (show verse)
I also will laugh at your disaster;
I will mock when your dread and panic come,
Proverbs 1:27 (show verse)
When your dread and panic come like a storm,
And your disaster comes like a whirlwind,
When anxiety and distress come upon you [as retribution].
Proverbs 1:28 (show verse)
“Then they will call upon me (Wisdom), but I will not answer;
They will seek me eagerly but they will not find me,
Proverbs 1:29 (show verse)
Because they hated knowledge
And did not choose the fear of the Lord [that is, obeying Him with reverence and awe-filled respect],
Proverbs 1:30 (show verse)
They would not accept my counsel,
And they spurned all my rebuke.
Proverbs 1:31 (show verse)
“Therefore they shall eat of the fruit of their own [wicked] way
And be satiated with [the penalty of] their own devices.
Proverbs 1:32 (show verse)
“For the turning away of the
And the careless ease of [self-righteous] fools will destroy them.
Proverbs 1:33 (show verse)
“But whoever listens to me (Wisdom) will live securely and in confident trust
And will be at ease, without fear or dread of evil.”