1 The king’s heartisin the hand of theLord, Likethe rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. 2 Every way of a manisright in his own eyes, But theLordweighs…

1 Agoodname is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. 2 Therich and the poor have this in common, TheLordisthe maker of them…

1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully whatisbefore you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If youarea man given to appetite. 3 Do…

1 Do not beenvious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking. 3 Through wisdom a house…

Further Wise Sayings of Solomon 1 Thesealsoareproverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: 2 Itisthe glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory…

1 As snow in summerand rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, Soa curse without cause shall…

1 Donot boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and…

1 Thewicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 Because of the transgression of a land, manyareits princes; But by a man of…

1 Hewho is often rebuked,andhardenshisneck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2 When the righteous are in authority, thepeople rejoice; But when a wickedmanrules,the people groan. 3 Whoever…

The Wisdom of Agur 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh,hisutterance. This man declared to Ithiel—to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 Surely Iammore stupid thananyman, And do not have…