1The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

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Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 17:25, Proverbs 29:3, Proverbs 17:25

2Treasures of wickedness do not profit; But righteousness delivereth from death.

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Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 12:28, Proverbs 21:6, Proverbs 12:28

3The LORD will not suffer the righteous to famish; But he disappointeth the craving of the wicked.

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Matthew 6:30, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:30, Matthew 6:33, Psalms 37:25

4He that worketh with a slack hand becometh poor; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 20:4, Proverbs 20:4, Proverbs 19:15

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son causing shame.

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Proverbs 6:8, Proverbs 6:8, Proverbs 30:25, Proverbs 30:25, Proverbs 17:2

6Blessings are upon the head of the just; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

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Deuteronomy 28:2, Deuteronomy 28:2, Proverbs 28:20, Proverbs 28:20, Job 29:13

7The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

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Psalms 112:6, Psalms 112:6, Luke 1:48, Luke 1:48, Mark 14:9

8He who is wise in heart receiveth precepts; But the foolish talker falleth headlong.

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Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:25, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:25, Proverbs 12:1

9He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be punished.

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Proverbs 28:18, Proverbs 28:18, Matthew 10:26, Matthew 10:26, Isaiah 33:15

10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; And a foolish talker falleth headlong.

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Psalms 35:19, Psalms 35:19, Proverbs 6:13, Proverbs 6:13, Proverbs 10:8

11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

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Proverbs 13:14, Proverbs 13:14, Proverbs 10:6, Proverbs 10:6, Proverbs 18:4

12Hatred stirreth up strife; But love covereth all offences.

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1 Peter 4:8, 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 17:9, 1 Corinthians 13:4

13Upon the lips of a man of understanding wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that lacketh understanding.

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Proverbs 26:3, Proverbs 26:3, Proverbs 6:32, Proverbs 6:32, Isaiah 50:4

14Wise men treasure up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is destruction close at hand.

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Proverbs 18:7, Proverbs 18:7, Proverbs 10:8, Proverbs 10:8, Proverbs 13:3

15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

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Proverbs 18:11, Proverbs 18:11, Proverbs 19:7, Proverbs 19:7, Psalms 52:7

16The earnings of the righteous minister to life; The revenues of the wicked, to sin.

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Isaiah 3:10, Isaiah 3:11, Isaiah 3:10, Isaiah 3:11, John 6:27

17He that keepeth instruction is in the path of life; But he that refuseth reproof goeth astray.

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2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:11, 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:11, Proverbs 6:23

18He that hideth hatred hath lying lips; And he that uttereth slander is a fool.

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Proverbs 26:24, Proverbs 26:26, Proverbs 26:24, Proverbs 26:26, Psalms 55:21

19In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.

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James 3:2, James 1:19, James 3:2, James 1:19, Proverbs 17:27

20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; The understanding of the wicked is of little worth.

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Genesis 6:5, Proverbs 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Genesis 6:5, Proverbs 12:18

21The lips of the righteous feed many; But fools die through want of wisdom.

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Hosea 4:6, Hosea 4:6, Proverbs 17:16, Proverbs 17:16, Job 4:3

22It is the blessing of the LORD that maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.

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Psalms 107:38, Psalms 107:38, Genesis 26:12, Genesis 26:12, 1 Samuel 2:7

23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief; But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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Proverbs 15:21, Proverbs 15:21, Proverbs 14:9, Proverbs 2:14, Proverbs 14:9

24The fear of the wicked shall come upon him; But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

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Psalms 145:19, Psalms 145:19, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:6, 1 John 5:14

25When the whirlwind passeth by, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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Psalms 15:5, Psalms 15:5, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:27, Psalms 58:9

26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

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Proverbs 26:6, Proverbs 25:13, Proverbs 26:6, Proverbs 25:13, Matthew 25:26

27The fear of the LORD prolongeth life; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

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Proverbs 9:11, Proverbs 9:11, Proverbs 3:2, Proverbs 3:2, Psalms 91:16

28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall come to nothing.

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Job 8:13, Romans 15:13, Job 8:13, Romans 15:13, Proverbs 11:7

29The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But destruction for those who do iniquity.

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Proverbs 21:15, Proverbs 21:15, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:13, Romans 2:8

30The righteous shall never be moved; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

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Psalms 37:22, Psalms 37:22, Psalms 125:1, Psalms 125:1, Psalms 37:28

31The mouth of the righteous man yieldeth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

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Psalms 37:30, Psalms 37:30, Proverbs 10:13, Proverbs 10:13, Proverbs 10:20

32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.

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Proverbs 12:6, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 2:12, Proverbs 11:11