Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face...

A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth. 2 It is better to go to the house of...

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is heavy on men: 2 a man to whom God gives riches, wealth, and honor, so that...

Guard your steps when you go to God’s house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don’t...

Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold, the tears of those who were oppressed, and they had...

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and...

I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure;” and behold, this also was vanity. 2 I said of...

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is...

The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him: 2 “Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows! 3 Don’t give...

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 “Surely I am the most ignorant man, and...

1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people...

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is...

1 Don’t boast about tomorrow; for you don’t know what a day may bring. 2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger,...

1 Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow,...

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but...

1 Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them; 2 for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief. 3...

1 When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; 2 put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to...

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. 2 The rich and the poor have this in...

1 The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own...

1 Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a...