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Day 198: Proverbs 14 - 17

Bible in a year reading for day 198.

Proverbs 14

  1. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
  2. 35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

Proverbs 15

  1. 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
  2. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
  3. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
  4. 4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
  5. 5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
  6. 6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
  7. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
  8. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
  9. 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
  10. 10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
  11. 11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!
  12. 12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
  13. 13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
  14. 14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
  15. 15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
  16. 16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
  17. 17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
  18. 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
  19. 19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
  20. 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
  21. 21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
  22. 22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
  23. 23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
  24. 24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
  25. 25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
  26. 26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
  27. 27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
  28. 28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
  29. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
  30. 30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
  31. 31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
  32. 32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
  33. 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 16

  1. 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
  2. 2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
  3. 3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
  4. 4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.
  5. 5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
  6. 6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
  7. 7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
  8. 8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
  9. 9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
  10. 10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
  11. 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
  12. 12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
  13. 13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
  14. 14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
  15. 15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
  16. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
  17. 17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
  18. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
  19. 19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
  20. 20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
  21. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
  22. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
  23. 23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
  24. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  25. 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
  26. 26 A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
  27. 27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
  28. 28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
  29. 29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
  30. 30 He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
  31. 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
  32. 32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
  33. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Proverbs 17

  1. 1 Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
  2. 2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
  3. 3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
  4. 4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
  5. 5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
  6. 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
  7. 7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
  8. 8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
  9. 9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
  10. 10 A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
  11. 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
  12. 12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
  13. 13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
  14. 14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
  15. 15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.
  16. 16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
  17. 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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