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10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; 
 His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 
 
 11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; 
 But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. 
 
 12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, 
 Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness. 
 
 13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor 
 Will also cry himself and not be heard. 
 
 14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, 
 And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath. 
 
 15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, 
 But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. 
 
 16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding 
 Will rest in the assembly of the dead. 
 
 17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; 
 He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. 
 
 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, 
 And the unfaithful for the upright. 
 
 19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, 
 Than with a contentious and angry woman. 
 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 21:10–19.

10      The soul of the wicked desires evil;
    His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

    11      When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
    But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

    12      The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
    Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.

    13      Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
    Will also cry himself and not be heard.

    14      A gift in secret pacifies anger,
    And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

    15      It is a joy for the just to do justice,
    But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

    16      A man who wanders from the way of understanding
    Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

    17      He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
    He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

    18      The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,
    And the unfaithful for the upright.

    19      Better to dwell in the wilderne

Prov 21:10-19

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, 
 
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. 
 
16 A man’s gift makes room for him, 
 
And brings him before great men. 
 
17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, 
 
Until his neighbor comes and examines him. 
 
18 Casting lots causes contentions to cease, 
 
And keeps the mighty apart. 
 
19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, 
 
And contentions are like the bars of a castle. 
 
20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; 
 
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 
 
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, 
 
And those who love it will eat its fruit. 
 
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing, 
 
And obtains favor from the Lord. 
 
23 The poor man uses entreaties, 
 
But the rich answers roughly. 
 
24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, 
 
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 18:15–24

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,

And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him,

And brings him before great men.

17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,

Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

18 Casting lots causes contentions to cease,

And keeps the mighty apart.

19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,

And contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;

From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.

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

And those who love it will eat its fruit.

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing,

And obtains favor from the Lord.

23 The poor man uses entreaties,

But the rich answers roughly.

24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly,

But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 18:15–24

Proverbs 18:15-24

8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, 
 
And they go down into the inmost body. 
 
9 He who is slothful in his work 
 
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. 
 
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; 
 
The righteous run to it and are safe. 
 
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, 
 
And like a high wall in his own esteem. 
 
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, 
 
And before honor is humility. 
 
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, 
 
It is folly and shame to him. 
 
14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, 
 
But who can bear a broken spirit? 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 18:8–14

8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,

And they go down into the inmost body.

9 He who is slothful in his work

Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

The righteous run to it and are safe.

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,

And like a high wall in his own esteem.

12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,

And before honor is humility.

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,

It is folly and shame to him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,

But who can bear a broken spirit?

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 18:8–14

Proverbs 18:8-14

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, 
 
For a throne is established by righteousness. 
 
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, 
 
And they love him who speaks what is right. 
 
14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, 
 
But a wise man will appease it. 
 
15 In the light of the king’s face is life, 
 
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain. 
 
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! 
 
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 
 
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; 
 
He who keeps his way preserves his soul. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 16:12–17

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,

For a throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,

And they love him who speaks what is right.

14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,

But a wise man will appease it.

15 In the light of the king’s face is life,

And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!

And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;

He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 16:12–17

Proverbs 16:12-17

How we worship God is just as important as the God we worship.

Recap: Exodus 20:3-6 The Second Commandment

How we worship is as important as who we worship

Exodus 20:3-6 The Second Commandment

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, 
 
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. 
 
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, 
 
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. 
 
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, 
 
Than great treasure with trouble. 
 
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, 
 
Than a fatted calf with hatred. 
 
18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, 
 
But he who is slow to anger allays contention. 
 
19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, 
 
But the way of the upright is a highway. 
 
20 A wise son makes a father glad, 
 
But a foolish man despises his mother. 
 
21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, 
 
But a man of understanding walks uprightly. 
 
22 Without counsel, plans go awry, 
 
But in the multitude of counselors they are established. 
 
23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, 
 
And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 15:14–23

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,

But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,

Than great treasure with trouble.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,

Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife,

But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,

But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad,

But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,

But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go awry,

But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,

And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 15:14–23

Proverbs 15:14-23

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? 
 
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good. 
 
23 In all labor there is profit, 
 
But idle chatter leads only to poverty. 
 
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, 
 
But the foolishness of fools is folly. 
 
25 A true witness delivers souls, 
 
But a deceitful witness speaks lies. 
 
26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, 
 
And His children will have a place of refuge. 
 
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, 
 
To turn one away from the snares of death. 
 
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor, 
 
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince. 
 
29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, 
 
But he who is impulsive exalts folly. 
 
30 A sound heart is life to the body, 
 
But envy is rottenness to the bones. 
 
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, 
 
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy. 
 
32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness, 
 
But the righteous has a refuge in his death. 
 
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, 
 
But what is in the heart of fools is made known. 
 
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, 
 
But sin is a reproach to any people. 
 
35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, 
 
But his wrath is against him who causes shame. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 14:22–35

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil?

But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit,

But idle chatter leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,

But the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivers souls,

But a deceitful witness speaks lies.

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,

And His children will have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

To turn one away from the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,

But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,

But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is life to the body,

But envy is rottenness to the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,

But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,

But the righteous has a refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom res

Proverbs 14:22-35

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, 
 
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. 
 
20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, 
 
But the companion of fools will be destroyed. 
 
21 Evil pursues sinners, 
 
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid. 
 
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, 
 
But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. 
 
23 Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, 
 
And for lack of justice there is waste. 
 
24 He who spares his rod hates his son, 
 
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly. 
 
25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, 
 
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 13:19–25

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,

But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 Evil pursues sinners,

But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23 Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor,

And for lack of justice there is waste.

24 He who spares his rod hates his son,

But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,

But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 13:19–25

Proverbs 13:19-25

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, 
 
But he who hates correction is stupid. 
 
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, 
 
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. 
 
3 A man is not established by wickedness, 
 
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. 
 
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, 
 
But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. 
 
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, 
 
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 
 
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” 
 
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. 
 
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, 
 
But the house of the righteous will stand. 
 
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, 
 
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. 
 
9 Prov. 13:7Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, 
 
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. 
 
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, 
 
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 
 
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, 
 
But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. 
 
12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, 
 
But the root of the righteous yields fruit. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 12:1–12

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,

But he who hates correction is stupid.

2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,

But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

3 A man is not established by wickedness,

But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,

But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,

But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”

But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

But the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,

But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 Prov. 13:7Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,

Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He who tills hi

Proverbs 12:1-12

23 The desire of the righteous is only good, 
 
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 
 
24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more; 
 
And there is one who withholds more than is right, 
 
But it leads to poverty. 
 
25 The generous soul will be made rich, 
 
And he who waters will also be watered himself. 
 
26 The people will curse him who withholds grain, 
 
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. 
 
27 He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, 
 
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil. 
 
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, 
 
But the righteous will flourish like foliage. 
 
29 He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, 
 
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. 
 
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, 
 
And he who wins souls is wise. 
 
31 If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, 
 
How much more the ungodly and the sinner. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 11:23–31

23 The desire of the righteous is only good,

But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more;

And there is one who withholds more than is right,

But it leads to poverty.

25 The generous soul will be made rich,

And he who waters will also be watered himself.

26 The people will curse him who withholds grain,

But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

27 He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,

But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.

28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,

But the righteous will flourish like foliage.

29 He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,

And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,

And he who wins souls is wise.

31 If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth,

How much more the ungodly and the sinner.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 11:23–31

Proverbs 11:23-31

7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, 
 
And the hope of the unjust perishes. 
 
8 The righteous is delivered from trouble, 
 
And it comes to the wicked instead. 
 
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, 
 
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. 
 
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; 
 
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation. 
 
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, 
 
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 
 
12 He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, 
 
But a man of understanding holds his peace. 
 
13 A talebearer reveals secrets, 
 
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. 
 
14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall; 
 
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 11:7–14

7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,

And the hope of the unjust perishes.

8 The righteous is delivered from trouble,

And it comes to the wicked instead.

9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,

But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;

And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,

But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,

But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 A talebearer reveals secrets,

But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 11:7–14

Proverbs 11:7-14

12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, 
 
And find out knowledge and discretion. 
 
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; 
 
Pride and arrogance and the evil way 
 
And the perverse mouth I hate. 
 
14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; 
 
I am understanding, I have strength. 
 
15 By me kings reign, 
 
And rulers decree justice. 
 
16 By me princes rule, and nobles, 
 
All the judges of the earth. 
 
17 I love those who love me, 
 
And those who seek me diligently will find me. 
 
18 Riches and honor are with me, 
 
Enduring riches and righteousness. 
 
19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, 
 
And my revenue than choice silver. 
 
20 I traverse the way of righteousness, 
 
In the midst of the paths of justice, 
 
21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, 
 
That I may fill their treasuries. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 8:12–21.

12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,

And find out knowledge and discretion.

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;

Pride and arrogance and the evil way

And the perverse mouth I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;

I am understanding, I have strength.

15 By me kings reign,

And rulers decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles,

All the judges of the earth.

17 I love those who love me,

And those who seek me diligently will find me.

18 Riches and honor are with me,

Enduring riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,

And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I traverse the way of righteousness,

In the midst of the paths of justice,

21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,

That I may fill their treasuries.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 8:12–21.

Proverbs 8:12-21

21 With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, 
 
With her flattering lips she seduced him. 
 
22 Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, 
 
Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks, 
 
23 Till an arrow struck his liver. 
 
As a bird hastens to the snare, 
 
He did not know it would cost his life. 
 
24 Now therefore, listen to me, my children; 
 
Pay attention to the words of my mouth: 
 
25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, 
 
Do not stray into her paths; 
 
26 For she has cast down many wounded, 
 
And all who were slain by her were strong men. 
 
27 Her house is the way to hell, 
 
Descending to the chambers of death. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 7:21–27.

21 With her enticing speech she caused him to yield,

With her flattering lips she seduced him.

22 Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter,

Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,

23 Till an arrow struck his liver.

As a bird hastens to the snare,

He did not know it would cost his life.

24 Now therefore, listen to me, my children;

Pay attention to the words of my mouth:

25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,

Do not stray into her paths;

26 For she has cast down many wounded,

And all who were slain by her were strong men.

27 Her house is the way to hell,

Descending to the chambers of death.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 7:21–27.

Proverbs 7:21-27

Proverbs 6:30-35

Proverbs 6:1-11

Proverbs 7:1-5

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, 
 
And the years of your life will be many. 
 
11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; 
 
I have led you in right paths. 
 
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, 
 
And when you run, you will not stumble. 
 
13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; 
 
Keep her, for she is your life. 
 
14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, 
 
And do not walk in the way of evil. 
 
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; 
 
Turn away from it and pass on. 
 
16 For they do not sleep unless they have done evil; 
 
And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall. 
 
17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, 
 
And drink the wine of violence. 
 
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 4:10–17.

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,

And the years of your life will be many.

11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom;

I have led you in right paths.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered,

And when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go;

Keep her, for she is your life.

14 Do not enter the path of the wicked,

And do not walk in the way of evil.

15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;

Turn away from it and pass on.

16 For they do not sleep unless they have done evil;

And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.

17 For they eat the bread of wickedness,

And drink the wine of violence.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 4:10–17.

Proverbs 4:10-17

19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; 
 
By understanding He established the heavens; 
 
20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up, 
 
And clouds drop down the dew. 
 
21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— 
 
Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 
 
22 So they will be life to your soul 
 
And grace to your neck. 
 
23 Then you will walk safely in your way, 
 
And your foot will not stumble. 
 
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; 
 
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. 
 
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, 
 
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; 
 
26 For the Lord will be your confidence, 
 
And will keep your foot from being caught.

19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;

By understanding He established the heavens;

20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up,

And clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—

Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

22 So they will be life to your soul

And grace to your neck.

23 Then you will walk safely in your way,

And your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror,

Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

26 For the Lord will be your confidence,

And will keep your foot from being caught.

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