Proverbs 1:7

Introduction to the Theme of the Book

1:7 Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge,

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 12:27

12:27 The lazy person does not roast his prey,

but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

Proverbs 13:11

13:11 Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away,

but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.

Proverbs 15:2

15:2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly,

but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

Proverbs 18:9

18:9 The one who is slack in his work

is a brother to one who destroys.

Proverbs 18:21

18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 24:28

24:28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,

and do not deceive with your words.

Proverbs 27:7

27:7 The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey,

but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.