Ecclesiastes 7
The Value of Practical Wisdom 1 Agood nameisbetter than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one’sbirth; 2 Better to go to the house of mourning…
Ecclesiastes 8
1 Whoislike a wiseman? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, Andthe sternness of his face is changed. Obey Authorities for God’s…
Ecclesiastes 9
1 For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all:that the righteous and the wise and their worksarein the hand of God. People know…
Ecclesiastes 10
1 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; Sodoesa little folly to one respected for wisdomandhonor. 2 A wise man’s heartisat his…
Ecclesiastes 11
The Value of Diligence 1 Cast your breadupon the waters, For you will find it after many days. 2 Give a servingto seven, and also to eight, For you do…
Ecclesiastes 12
1 Remembernow your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw nearwhen you say, “I have no pleasure in them”: 2 While…
Proverbs 1
The Beginning of Knowledge 1 Theproverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive…
Proverbs 2
The Value of Wisdom 1 My son, if you receive my words, Andtreasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, Andapply your heart to…
Proverbs 3
Guidance for the Young 1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life Andpeace they will…
Proverbs 4
Security in Wisdom 1 Hear,mychildren, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When…