10A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

“I am weary, God, but I can prevail.[a]2 Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One.4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind?
Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!

5 “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.

9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
11 The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
26 Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;
then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
19 As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,    or you yourself will be just like him.5 Answer a fool according to his folly,    or he will be wise in his own eyes.

6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,    and do not claim a place among his great men;7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”
    than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

27 Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.

30 I went past the field of a sluggard,
past the vineyard of someone who has no sense;31 thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins.32 I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—34 and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.

4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;  do not trust your own cleverness.5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings  and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.19 So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you.20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,
so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?

13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.
25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.

26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.
25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.

26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.

19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

1An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.

14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.

2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.

3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.

3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts!

8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,
and humility comes before honor.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

10 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored

20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

26 The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.