Old Testament Books

"A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth."

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."

"Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife."

"The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."

"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."

"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

"All one’s ways are pure in one’s own eyes, but the measurer of motives is the LORD."

"Plans fail when there is no consultation, But there is accomplishment through many advisers."

"Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith."

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not."

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."

"He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him."

"A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."

"In all labor there is profit, ​But idle chatter leads only to poverty."

"The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger."

"The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways."

"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down."

"The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."

"The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death."

"Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners."

"The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied."

"He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin."

"Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight."

"A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel."

"He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish."

"The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight."

"The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion."

"Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely."

"אַל-תּוֹכַח לֵץ פֶּן-יִשְׂנָאֶךָּ הוֹכַח לְחָכָם וְיֶאֱהָבֶךָּ"

"I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death."

"Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength."

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest."

"Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it is the wellspring of life."

"But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day"

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."

"Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you."

"Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways."

"Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her."

"Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord and shun evil."

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."