nkjv Proverbs:10:1-22:16
nkjv@Proverbs:10:1 @ The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:3 @ The LORD will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:4 @ He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:5 @ He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:9 @ He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:10 @ He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:13 @ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:17 @ He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:18 @ Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:19 @ In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:23 @ To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:24 @ The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:28 @ The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous will never be removed, But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out.
nkjv@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:1 @ Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:2 @ When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of the unjust perishes.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:9 @ The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:10 @ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:12 @ He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:13 @ A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:15 @ He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:19 @ As righteousness leads to life, So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:20 @ Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their ways are His delight.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:21 @ Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:22 @ As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:25 @ The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:26 @ The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:27 @ He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:28 @ He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:29 @ He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.
nkjv@Proverbs:11:31 @ If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:4 @ An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:13 @ The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:17 @ He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:19 @ The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:21 @ No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:25 @ Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:27 @ The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.
nkjv@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son heeds his father's instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:3 @ He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:10 @ By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:13 @ He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:14 @ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:19 @ A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:20 @ He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:24 @ He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
nkjv@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:1 @ The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:2 @ He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:17 @ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil will bow before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:21 @ He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:22 @ Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:25 @ A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:28 @ In a multitude of people is a king's honor, But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:29 @ He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:30 @ A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:31 @ He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked is banished in his wickedness, But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.
nkjv@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favor is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:4 @ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despises his father's instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:10 @ Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:11 @ Hell and Destruction are before the LORD; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:13 @ A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:18 @ A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
nkjv@Proverbs:15:24 @ The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:25 @ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:27 @ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:29 @ The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:32 @ He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
nkjv@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:1 @ The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:5 @ Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:6 @ In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:10 @ Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:11 @ Honest weights and scales are the LORD's; All the weights in the bag are His work.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:14 @ As messengers of death is the king's wrath, But a wise man will appease it.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:26 @ The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:27 @ An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:29 @ A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:30 @ He winks his eye to devise perverse things; He purses his lips and brings about evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:31 @ The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:32 @ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
nkjv@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:3 @ The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:4 @ An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:5 @ He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:6 @ Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:7 @ Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:8 @ A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:9 @ He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:10 @ Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:15 @ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?
nkjv@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:19 @ He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:20 @ He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:21 @ He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:22 @ A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:26 @ Also, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:27 @ He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
nkjv@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:1 @ A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
nkjv@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. ![[pBiblx2]](/img/pbiblx2_logo3.png){kind=logo}