1 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: NHEB — Proverbs 1:1
2 To know wisdom and instruction, to discern the words of understanding. NHEB — Proverbs 1:2
3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity. NHEB — Proverbs 1:3
4 To give shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to the young man. NHEB — Proverbs 1:4
5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain to sound counsel. NHEB — Proverbs 1:5
6 To understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise. NHEB — Proverbs 1:6
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction. NHEB — Proverbs 1:7
8 My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching: NHEB — Proverbs 1:8
9 for they will be a garland to grace your head, and a necklace around your neck. NHEB — Proverbs 1:9
10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. NHEB — Proverbs 1:10
11 If they say, "Come with us, Let's lie in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; NHEB — Proverbs 1:11
12 let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit. NHEB — Proverbs 1:12
13 We'll find all valuable wealth. We'll fill our houses with spoil. NHEB — Proverbs 1:13
14 Throw in your lot with us. We'll all have one purse." NHEB — Proverbs 1:14
15 My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path, NHEB — Proverbs 1:15
16 for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood. NHEB — Proverbs 1:16
17 For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird: NHEB — Proverbs 1:17
18 but these lie in wait for their own blood. They lurk secretly for their own lives. NHEB — Proverbs 1:18
19 So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners. NHEB — Proverbs 1:19
20 Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares. NHEB — Proverbs 1:20
21 She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words: NHEB — Proverbs 1:21
22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge? NHEB — Proverbs 1:22
23 Turn at my reproof. Look, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you. NHEB — Proverbs 1:23
24 Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention; NHEB — Proverbs 1:24
25 but you have ignored all my counsel, and wanted none of my reproof; NHEB — Proverbs 1:25
26 I also will laugh at your disaster. I will mock when calamity overtakes you; NHEB — Proverbs 1:26
27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when your disaster comes on like a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come on you. NHEB — Proverbs 1:27
28 Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me; NHEB — Proverbs 1:28
29 because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD. NHEB — Proverbs 1:29
30 They wanted none of my counsel. They despised all my reproof. NHEB — Proverbs 1:30
31 Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes. NHEB — Proverbs 1:31
32 For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them. NHEB — Proverbs 1:32
33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm." NHEB — Proverbs 1:33