Proverbs 11

1 The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights. 2 People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest….

Proverbs 12

1 Any who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected. 2 The Lord is pleased with good people, but condemns…

Proverbs 13

1 Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong. 2 Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those…

Proverbs 14

1 Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness. 2 Be honest and you show that you have reverence for the Lord; be dishonest and…

Proverbs 15

1 A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up. 2 When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense. 3 The Lord…

Proverbs 16

1 We may make our plans, but God has the last word. 2 You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives. 3 Ask the…

Proverbs 17

1 Better to eat a dry crust of bread with peace of mind than have a banquet in a house full of trouble. 2 A shrewd servant will gain authority…

Proverbs 18

1 People who do not get along with others are interested only in themselves; they will disagree with what everyone else knows is right. 2 A fool does not care…

Proverbs 19

1 It is better to be poor but honest than to be a lying fool. 2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good; impatience will get you into trouble. 3 Some…

Proverbs 20

1 Drinking too much makes you loud and foolish. It’s stupid to get drunk. 2 Fear an angry king as you would a growling lion; making him angry is suicide….