The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 1 1 1 The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: 2 2 That men may appreciate wisdom and discipline, may understand words of intelligence; 3 May receive training in wise conduct, in what is right, just and honest; 4 3 That resourcefulness may be imparted to the… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 1
Proverbs – Chapter 2
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 2 1 1 2 My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands, 2 3 Turning your ear to wisdom, inclining your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you call to intelligence, and to understanding raise your voice; 4 If you seek her like silver, and like hidden treasures… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 2
Proverbs – Chapter 3
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 3 1 1 My son, forget not my teaching, keep in mind my commands; 2 For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you. 3 Let not kindness and fidelity leave you; bind them around your neck; 4 Then will you win favor and good… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 3
Proverbs – Chapter 4
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 4 1 1 Hear, O children, a father’s instruction, be attentive, that you may gain understanding! 2 Yes, excellent advice I give you; my teaching do not forsake. 3 When I was my father’s child, frail, yet the darling of my mother, 4 He taught me, and said to… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 4
Proverbs – Chapter 5
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 5 1 1 My son, to my wisdom be attentive, to my knowledge incline your ear, 2 That discretion may watch over you, and understanding may guard you. 3 The lips of an adulteress drip with honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; 4 But in the end… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 5
Proverbs – Chapter 6
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 6 1 1 2 My son, if you have become surety to your neighbor, given your hand in pledge to another, 2 You have been snared by the utterance of your lips, caught by the words of your mouth; 3 So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 6
Proverbs – Chapter 7
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 7 1 My son, keep my words, and treasure my commands. 2 Keep my commands and live, my teaching as the apple of your eye; 3 Bind them on your fingers, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to Wisdom, «You are my sister!» call… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 7
Proverbs – Chapter 8
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 8 1 1 Does not Wisdom call, and Understanding raise her voice? 2 On the top of the heights along the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3 By the gates at the approaches of the city, in the entryways she cries aloud: 4 «To you, O… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 8
Proverbs – Chapter 10
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 10 1 1 The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but virtue saves from death. 3 The LORD permits not the just to hunger, but the craving of the wicked… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 10
Proverbs – Chapter 11
The Bible – Old Testament Proverbs Chapter 11 1 False scales are an abomination to the LORD, but a full weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes, disgrace comes; but with the humble is wisdom. 3 The honesty of the upright guides them; the faithless are ruined by their duplicity. 4 1 Wealth is useless… Seguir leyendo Proverbs – Chapter 11