Proverbs 1

Proverbs 1 – New International Version (NIV) Purpose and Theme The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and...

Proverbs 2

Proverbs 2 – New International Version (NIV) Moral Benefits of Wisdom My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for...

Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3 – New International Version (NIV) Wisdom Bestows Well-Being My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave...

Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4 – New International Version (NIV) Get Wisdom at Any Cost Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and...

Proverbs 5

Proverbs 5 – New International Version (NIV) Warning Against Adultery My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight, that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. For the lips of the adulterous woman drip...

Proverbs 6

Proverbs 6 – New International Version (NIV) Warnings Against Folly My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this,...