Proverbs 11:7   (Read all of Proverbs 11)

Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing.

Proverbs 11:10   (Read all of Proverbs 11)

When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 11:25   (Read all of Proverbs 11)

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Proverbs 12:20   (Read all of Proverbs 12)

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

Proverbs 13:23   (Read all of Proverbs 13)

An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.

Proverbs 14:3   (Read all of Proverbs 14)

A fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 14:23   (Read all of Proverbs 14)

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 15:25   (Read all of Proverbs 15)

The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.

Proverbs 16:1   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

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

Proverbs 16:4   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

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

Proverbs 16:5   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 16:19   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:20   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Proverbs 16:21   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:23   (Read all of Proverbs 16)

The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.

Proverbs 17:20   (Read all of Proverbs 17)

One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

Proverbs 19:8   (Read all of Proverbs 19)

The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.

Proverbs 21:4   (Read all of Proverbs 21)

Haughty eyes and a proud heart- the unplowed field of the wicked-produce sin.

Proverbs 21:5   (Read all of Proverbs 21)

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Proverbs 21:21   (Read all of Proverbs 21)

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

Proverbs 21:24   (Read all of Proverbs 21)

The proud and arrogant person-"Mocker" is his name- behaves with insolent fury.

Proverbs 25:1   (Read all of Proverbs 25)

These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

Proverbs 25:4   (Read all of Proverbs 25)

Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;

Proverbs 25:23   (Read all of Proverbs 25)

Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue-which provokes a horrified look.