The Wisdom of Solomon – Thematic Collection of Proverbs
1.
Wisdom & Foolishness
Proverbs
1:7
The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and
instruction.
Proverbs
10:23
A
fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights
in wisdom.
Proverbs
14:7
Stay
away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
Proverbs
26:11
As a
dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.
2.
Speech & Words
Proverbs
10:19
Sin
is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
Proverbs
12:18
The
words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings
healing.
Proverbs
15:1
A
gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs
25:11
A
word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
3.
Kingship, Leadership & Justice
Proverbs
16:12
Kings
detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs
20:28
Love
and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs
29:4
By
justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes
tear it down.
4.
Wealth, Poverty & Work
Proverbs
10:4
Lazy
hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Proverbs
13:11
Dishonest
money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs
14:23
All
hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs
22:1
A
good name is more desirable than great riches.
5.
Righteousness & Wickedness
Proverbs
10:6
Blessings
crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the
wicked.
Proverbs
11:3
The
integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their
duplicity.
Proverbs
21:21
Whoever
pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
6.
Love, Friendship & Relationships
Proverbs
17:17
A
friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Proverbs
27:6
Wounds
from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
Proverbs
18:24
One
who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother.
7.
Family, Children & Parenting
Proverbs
13:24
Whoever
spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is
careful to discipline them.
Proverbs
22:6
Train
up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from
it.
Proverbs
10:1
A
wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his
mother.
8.
God, Fear of the Lord & Spiritual Truths
Proverbs
3:5–6
Trust
in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all
your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs
9:10
The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is
understanding.
Proverbs
15:3
The
eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
9.
Peace, Anger & Self-Control
Proverbs
14:29
Whoever
is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays
folly.
Proverbs
16:32
Better
a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a
city.
Proverbs
29:11
Fools
give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
10.
Miscellaneous Everyday Wisdom
Proverbs
20:1
Wine
is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Proverbs
27:1
Do
not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
Proverbs
24:16
Though
the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when
calamity strikes.
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