Book of Proverbs bible study chapters 12 through 21

 

            Here are the next ten chapters of the book of proverbs. As with chapters 10 and 11 which are in the first bible study of Proverbs, the proverbs in this bible study largely are life application related proverbs, also some warnings against evil, and almost all of the proverbs in these 10 chapters are individual ones at that, and not really in groups of them although there are a few such groups, however nothing in groups like the first nine chapters are in groups. I am largely going to dispense with descriptions other than naming the chapter. Here is a link to the bible study of the first 11 chapters of the book of Proverbs

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Proverbs chapter 12

(Proverbs 12:1)  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

 

(Proverbs 12:2)  A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.

 

(Proverbs 12:3)  No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

 

(Proverbs 12:4)  An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.

 

(Proverbs 12:5)  The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

 

(Proverbs 12:6)  The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.

 

(Proverbs 12:7)  The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.

 

(Proverbs 12:8)  A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.

 

(Proverbs 12:9)  Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.

 

(Proverbs 12:10)  Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

 

(Proverbs 12:11)  Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.

 

(Proverbs 12:12)  Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.

 

(Proverbs 12:13)  An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

 

(Proverbs 12:14)  From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

 

(Proverbs 12:15)  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

 

(Proverbs 12:16)  The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

 

(Proverbs 12:17)  Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.

 

(Proverbs 12:18)  There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

 

(Proverbs 12:19)  Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

 

(Proverbs 12:20)  Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

 

(Proverbs 12:21)  No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

 

(Proverbs 12:22)  Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

 

(Proverbs 12:23)  A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

 

(Proverbs 12:24)  The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

 

(Proverbs 12:25)  Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

 

(Proverbs 12:26)  One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

 

(Proverbs 12:27)  Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

 

(Proverbs 12:28)  In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.

 

Proverbs chapter 13

(Proverbs 13:1)  A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

 

(Proverbs 13:2)  From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.

 

(Proverbs 13:3)  Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

 

(Proverbs 13:4)  The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

 

(Proverbs 13:5)  The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.

 

(Proverbs 13:6)  Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.

 

(Proverbs 13:7)  One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

 

(Proverbs 13:8)  The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

 

(Proverbs 13:9)  The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

 

(Proverbs 13:10)  By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

 

(Proverbs 13:11)  Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.

 

(Proverbs 13:12)  Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

 

(Proverbs 13:13)  Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.

 

(Proverbs 13:14)  The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

 

(Proverbs 13:15)  Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.

 

(Proverbs 13:16)  In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

 

(Proverbs 13:17)  A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

 

(Proverbs 13:18)  Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

 

(Proverbs 13:19)  A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

 

(Proverbs 13:20)  Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

 

(Proverbs 13:21)  Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.

 

(Proverbs 13:22)  A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

 

(Proverbs 13:23)  The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.

 

(Proverbs 13:24)  Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

 

(Proverbs 13:25)  The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

 

Proverbs chapter 14

(Proverbs 14:1)  The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

 

(Proverbs 14:2)  Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.

 

(Proverbs 14:3)  By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

 

(Proverbs 14:4)  Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

 

(Proverbs 14:5)  A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

 

(Proverbs 14:6)  A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

 

(Proverbs 14:7)  Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

 

(Proverbs 14:8)  The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

 

(Proverbs 14:9)  Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.

 

(Proverbs 14:10)  The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.

 

(Proverbs 14:11)  The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

 

(Proverbs 14:12)  There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

 

(Proverbs 14:13)  Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.

 

(Proverbs 14:14)  The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.

 

(Proverbs 14:15)  The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

 

(Proverbs 14:16)  One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

 

(Proverbs 14:17)  A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.

 

(Proverbs 14:18)  The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

 

(Proverbs 14:19)  The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

 

(Proverbs 14:20)  The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

 

(Proverbs 14:21)  Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

 

(Proverbs 14:22)  Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.

 

(Proverbs 14:23)  In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.

 

(Proverbs 14:24)  The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.

 

(Proverbs 14:25)  A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.

 

(Proverbs 14:26)  In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

 

(Proverbs 14:27)  The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

 

(Proverbs 14:28)  In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.

 

(Proverbs 14:29)  Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

 

(Proverbs 14:30)  A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

 

(Proverbs 14:31)  Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

 

(Proverbs 14:32)  The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.

 

(Proverbs 14:33)  Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.

 

(Proverbs 14:34)  Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

 

(Proverbs 14:35)  A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

 

Proverbs chapter 15

(Proverbs 15:1)  A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

 

(Proverbs 15:2)  The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

 

(Proverbs 15:3)  The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

 

(Proverbs 15:4)  A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

 

(Proverbs 15:5)  A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

 

(Proverbs 15:6)  In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.

 

(Proverbs 15:7)  The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.

 

(Proverbs 15:8)  The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

 

(Proverbs 15:9)  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

 

(Proverbs 15:10)  There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.

 

(Proverbs 15:11)  Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!

 

(Proverbs 15:12)  A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

 

(Proverbs 15:13)  A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.

 

(Proverbs 15:14)  The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

 

(Proverbs 15:15)  All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

 

(Proverbs 15:16)  Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.

 

(Proverbs 15:17)  Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.

 

(Proverbs 15:18)  A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

 

(Proverbs 15:19)  The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

 

(Proverbs 15:20)  A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

 

(Proverbs 15:21)  Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

 

(Proverbs 15:22)  Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

 

(Proverbs 15:23)  To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

 

(Proverbs 15:24)  The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.

 

(Proverbs 15:25)  The LORD tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow's boundaries.

 

(Proverbs 15:26)  The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.

 

(Proverbs 15:27)  Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.

 

(Proverbs 15:28)  The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

 

(Proverbs 15:29)  The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

 

(Proverbs 15:30)  The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.

 

(Proverbs 15:31)  The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

 

(Proverbs 15:32)  Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

 

(Proverbs 15:33)  The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

 

Proverbs chapter 16

(Proverbs 16:1)  The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 16:2)  All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

 

(Proverbs 16:3)  Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

 

(Proverbs 16:4)  The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

 

(Proverbs 16:5)  Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

 

(Proverbs 16:6)  By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.

 

(Proverbs 16:7)  When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

 

(Proverbs 16:8)  Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

 

(Proverbs 16:9)  The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.

 

(Proverbs 16:10)  An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

 

(Proverbs 16:11)  A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

 

(Proverbs 16:12)  It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

 

(Proverbs 16:13)  Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

 

(Proverbs 16:14)  A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

 

(Proverbs 16:15)  In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

 

(Proverbs 16:16)  How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

 

(Proverbs 16:17)  The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

 

(Proverbs 16:18)  Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

 

(Proverbs 16:19)  It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

 

(Proverbs 16:20)  Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 16:21)  The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

 

(Proverbs 16:22)  Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

 

(Proverbs 16:23)  The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

 

(Proverbs 16:24)  Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

 

(Proverbs 16:25)  There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

 

(Proverbs 16:26)  A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.

 

(Proverbs 16:27)  A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

 

(Proverbs 16:28)  A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

 

(Proverbs 16:29)  A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.

 

(Proverbs 16:30)  Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.

 

(Proverbs 16:31)  Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

 

(Proverbs 16:32)  Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

 

(Proverbs 16:33)  The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

 

Proverbs chapter 17

(Proverbs 17:1)  Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.

 

(Proverbs 17:2)  A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

 

(Proverbs 17:3)  The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.

 

(Proverbs 17:4)  An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

 

(Proverbs 17:5)  Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

 

(Proverbs 17:6)  Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.

 

(Proverbs 17:7)  Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.

 

(Proverbs 17:8)  A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

 

(Proverbs 17:9)  Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

 

(Proverbs 17:10)  A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.

 

(Proverbs 17:11)  An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

 

(Proverbs 17:12)  Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.

 

(Proverbs 17:13)  If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.

 

(Proverbs 17:14)  The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

 

(Proverbs 17:15)  He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 17:16)  Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?

 

(Proverbs 17:17)  A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

 

(Proverbs 17:18)  One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.

 

(Proverbs 17:19)  Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.

 

(Proverbs 17:20)  A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.

 

(Proverbs 17:21)  He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.

 

(Proverbs 17:22)  A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

 

(Proverbs 17:23)  The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.

 

(Proverbs 17:24)  The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

 

(Proverbs 17:25)  A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

 

(Proverbs 17:26)  To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

 

(Proverbs 17:27)  Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

 

(Proverbs 17:28)  Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

 

Proverbs chapter 18

(Proverbs 18:1)  Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

 

(Proverbs 18:2)  A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

 

(Proverbs 18:3)  When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.

 

(Proverbs 18:4)  The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

 

(Proverbs 18:5)  It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice.

 

(Proverbs 18:6)  A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.

 

(Proverbs 18:7)  A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

 

(Proverbs 18:8)  The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.

 

(Proverbs 18:9)  Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

 

(Proverbs 18:10)  The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

 

(Proverbs 18:11)  A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.

 

(Proverbs 18:12)  Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

 

(Proverbs 18:13)  If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

 

(Proverbs 18:14)  A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

 

(Proverbs 18:15)  An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

 

(Proverbs 18:16)  A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.

 

(Proverbs 18:17)  The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

 

(Proverbs 18:18)  The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.

 

(Proverbs 18:19)  A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

 

(Proverbs 18:20)  From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.

 

(Proverbs 18:21)  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

 

(Proverbs 18:22)  He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 18:23)  The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

 

(Proverbs 18:24)  A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

 

Proverbs chapter 19

(Proverbs 19:1)  Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.

 

(Proverbs 19:2)  Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.

 

(Proverbs 19:3)  When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 19:4)  Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

 

(Proverbs 19:5)  A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.

 

(Proverbs 19:6)  Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

 

(Proverbs 19:7)  All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them.

 

(Proverbs 19:8)  Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.

 

(Proverbs 19:9)  A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.

 

(Proverbs 19:10)  It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.

 

(Proverbs 19:11)  Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

 

(Proverbs 19:12)  A king's wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

 

(Proverbs 19:13)  A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife's quarreling is a continual dripping of rain.

 

(Proverbs 19:14)  House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 19:15)  Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.

 

(Proverbs 19:16)  Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.

 

(Proverbs 19:17)  Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.

 

(Proverbs 19:18)  Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.

 

(Proverbs 19:19)  A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.

 

(Proverbs 19:20)  Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.

 

(Proverbs 19:21)  Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.

 

(Proverbs 19:22)  What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar.

 

(Proverbs 19:23)  The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.

 

(Proverbs 19:24)  The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth.

 

(Proverbs 19:25)  Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

 

(Proverbs 19:26)  He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach.

 

(Proverbs 19:27)  Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

 

(Proverbs 19:28)  A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

 

(Proverbs 19:29)  Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.

 

Proverbs chapter 20

(Proverbs 20:1)  Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

 

(Proverbs 20:2)  The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.

 

(Proverbs 20:3)  It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

 

(Proverbs 20:4)  The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

 

(Proverbs 20:5)  The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

 

(Proverbs 20:6)  Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?

 

(Proverbs 20:7)  The righteous who walks in his integrity-- blessed are his children after him!

 

(Proverbs 20:8)  A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

 

(Proverbs 20:9)  Who can say, "I have made my heart pure; I am clean from my sin"?

 

(Proverbs 20:10)  Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the LORD.

 

(Pro 20:11)  Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright.

 

(Proverbs 20:12)  The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the LORD has made them both.

 

(Proverbs 20:13)  Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.

 

(Proverbs 20:14)  "Bad, bad," says the buyer, but when he goes away, then he boasts.

 

(Proverbs 20:15)  There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

 

(Proverbs 20:16)  Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.

 

(Proverbs 20:17)  Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.

 

(Proverbs 20:18)  Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

 

(Proverbs 20:19)  Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.

 

(Proverbs 20:20)  If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.

 

(Proverbs 20:21)  An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

 

(Proverbs 20:22)  Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

 

(Proverbs 20:23)  Unequal weights are an abomination to the LORD, and false scales are not good.

 

(Proverbs 20:24)  A man's steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?

 

(Proverbs 20:25)  It is a snare to say rashly, "It is holy," and to reflect only after making vows.

 

(Proverbs 20:26)  A wise king winnows the wicked and drives the wheel over them.

 

(Proverbs 20:27)  The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts.

 

(Proverbs 20:28)  Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.

 

(Proverbs 20:29)  The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.

 

(Proverbs 20:30)  Blows that wound cleanse away evil; strokes make clean the innermost parts.

 

Proverbs chapter 21

(Proverbs 21:1)  The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

 

(Proverbs 21:2)  Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.

 

(Proverbs 21:3)  To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

 

(Proverbs 21:4)  Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.

 

(Proverbs 21:5)  The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

 

(Proverbs 21:6)  The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.

 

(Proverbs 21:7)  The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.

 

(Proverbs 21:8)  The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.

 

(Proverbs 21:9)  It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.

 

(Proverbs 21:10)  The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

 

(Proverbs 21:11)  When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

 

(Proverbs 21:12)  The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.

 

(Proverbs 21:13)  Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.

 

(Proverbs 21:14)  A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

 

(Proverbs 21:15)  When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

 

(Proverbs 21:16)  One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.

 

(Proverbs 21:17)  Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

 

(Proverbs 21:18)  The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright.

 

(Proverbs 21:19)  It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.

 

(Proverbs 21:20)  Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

 

(Proverbs 21:21)  Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

 

(Proverbs 21:22)  A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

 

(Proverbs 21:23)  Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

 

(Proverbs 21:24)  "Scoffer" is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

 

(Proverbs 21:25)  The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

 

(Proverbs 21:26)  All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

 

(Proverbs 21:27)  The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.

 

(Proverbs 21:28)  A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.

 

(Proverbs 21:29)  A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.

 

(Proverbs 21:30)  No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.

 

(Proverbs 21:31)  The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.

For the next group of proverbs, from chapters 22 through 31 with more good advice, counsel and warnings please go to this link

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God gave Solomon at Solomon’s prayer for wisdom to guide his kingdom that he had inherited from David, and Solomon then wrote all of these wonderful proverbs by the guidance of the Holy Spirit which have easily survived the test of time to be a guide to live our daily lives today according to their wisdom and heeding the warnings they provide against evil. The proverbs all show off Solomon’s remarkable God given wisdom, a powerful wisdom which can only come from God, and God only. These proverbs also show God’s love for mankind too, and later on God would send His Son Jesus to die for us, paying the price for our sins, and Jesus willingly and lovingly did this, knowing that once this was done then the way would then be open to have relationship with Jesus and God the Father, something both want. There is absolutely nothing that can compare with a relationship with God because it is so special. I am now including a prayer which will invite Jesus into your heart to begin this relationship, or even to return to this relationship if you have drifted away for any reason. Please pray this following prayer with me

Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess Jesus as our Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we will be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself. Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life.

Amen.

God bless you and yours