1 The Lord controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the course of a stream. 2 You may think that everything you do is right, but…

1 If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth, choose a good reputation. 2 The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made…

-6- 1 When you sit down to eat with someone important, keep in mind who he is. 2 If you have a big appetite, restrain yourself. 3 Don’t be greedy…

-19- 1 Don’t be envious of evil people, and don’t try to make friends with them. 2 Causing trouble is all they ever think about; every time they open their…

More of Solomon’s Proverbs 1 Here are more of Solomon’s proverbs, copied by scribes at the court of King Hezekiah of Judah. 2 We honor God for what he conceals;…

1 Praise for a fool is out of place, like snow in summer or rain at harvest time. 2 Curses cannot hurt you unless you deserve them. They are like…

1 Never boast about tomorrow. You don’t know what will happen between now and then. 2 Let other people praise you—even strangers; never do it yourself. 3 The weight of…

1 The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion. 2 When a nation sins, it will have one ruler…

1 If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover. 2 Show me a righteous ruler and I will show…

The Words of Agur 1 These are the solemn words of Agur son of Jakeh: “God is not with me, God is not with me, # and I am helpless….