17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet    than a house full of feasting, with strife.2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son    and will share the inheritance as one of the family.3 T...  Read More

15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,    but a harsh word stirs up anger.2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,    k...  Read More

13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,    but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.3...  Read More

11 The Lord detests dishonest scales,    but accurate weights find favor with him.2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with humility comes wisdom.3 The integrity of the upright guides them,...  Read More

Invitations of Wisdom and Folly9 Wisdom has built her house;    she has set up[a] its seven pillars.2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;    she has also set her table.3 She has sent out her...  Read More

Warning Against the Adulterous Woman7 My son, keep my words    and store up my commands within you.2 Keep my commands and you will live;    guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.3 Bind them on y...  Read More

Warning Against Adultery5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom,    turn your ear to my words of insight,2 that you may maintain discretion    and your lips may preserve knowledge.3 For the lips of the a...  Read More

Wisdom Bestows Well-Being3 My son, do not forget my teaching,    but keep my commands in your heart,2 for they will prolong your life many years    and bring you peace and prosperity.3 Let love and fa...  Read More

Purpose and Theme1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;    for understanding words of insight;3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,    ...  Read More

1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James,To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for[a] Jesus Christ:2 Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.The S...  Read More

3 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 wi...  Read More

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my dear son:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus...  Read More