Proverbs 26:9   (Read all of Proverbs 26)

Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Proverbs 27:3   (Read all of Proverbs 27)

Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

Proverbs 27:18   (Read all of Proverbs 27)

The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:26   (Read all of Proverbs 27)

the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.

Proverbs 28:8   (Read all of Proverbs 28)

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

Proverbs 28:13   (Read all of Proverbs 28)

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Proverbs 28:25   (Read all of Proverbs 28)

The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:3   (Read all of Proverbs 29)

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 29:25   (Read all of Proverbs 29)

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Proverbs 30:6   (Read all of Proverbs 30)

Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Proverbs 30:33   (Read all of Proverbs 30)

For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife."

Proverbs 31:15   (Read all of Proverbs 31)

She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.

Proverbs 31:18   (Read all of Proverbs 31)

She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

Ecclesiastes 2:1   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 2)

I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless.

Ecclesiastes 2:4   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 2)

I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards.

Ecclesiastes 2:8   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 2)

I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem as well-the delights of a man's heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:6   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 5)

Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, "My vow was a mistake." Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?

Ecclesiastes 5:9   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 5)

The increase from the land is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

Ecclesiastes 6:3   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 6)

A man may have a hundred children and live many years; yet no matter how long he lives, if he cannot enjoy his prosperity and does not receive proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he.

Ecclesiastes 6:6   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 6)

even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?

Ecclesiastes 6:11   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 6)

The more the words, the less the meaning, and how does that profit anyone?

Ecclesiastes 7:9   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 7)

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

Ecclesiastes 7:24   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 7)

Whatever exists is far off and most profound- who can discover it?

Ecclesiastes 8:5   (Read all of Ecclesiastes 8)

Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.