God in Proverbs

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1. 1:7

   The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

2. 1:29

   For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.

3. 2:5

   then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

4. 2:6

   For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

5. 2:17

   who abandons the partner of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.

6. 3:4

   Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

7. 3:5

   Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

8. 3:7

   Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

9. 3:9

   Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;

10. 3:11

    My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;

11. 3:12

    for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

12. 3:19

    The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.

13. 3:26

    for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

14. 3:32

    for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright.

15. 3:33

    The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.

16. 5:21

    For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.

17. 6:16

    There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

18. 8:13

    To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

19. 8:22

    The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.

20. 8:35

    For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.

21. 9:10

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

22. 10:3

    The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

23. 10:22

    The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

24. 10:27

    The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

25. 10:29

    The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.

26. 11:1

    Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

27. 11:20

    The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

28. 12:2

    The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

29. 12:22

    Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

30. 14:2

    He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

31. 14:26

    He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

32. 14:27

    The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

33. 15:3

    The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

34. 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

35. 15:9

    The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

36. 15:11

    Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

37. 15:16

    Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

38. 15:25

    The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

39. 15:26

    The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

40. 15:29

    The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

41. 15:33

    The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

42. 16:1

    The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

43. 16:2

    All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

44. 16:3

    Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

45. 16:4

    The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

46. 16:5

    Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

47. 16:6

    By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

48. 16:7

    When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

49. 16:9

    A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

50. 16:11

    Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

51. 16:20

    Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

52. 16:33

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

53. 17:3

    A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

54. 17:15

    Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

55. 18:10

    The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

56. 18:22

    He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

57. 19:3

    A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

58. 19:14

    Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

59. 19:17

    Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

60. 19:21

    Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

61. 19:23

    The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

62. 20:10

    Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

63. 20:12

    Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

64. 20:22

    Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

65. 20:23

    Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

66. 20:24

    A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

67. 20:27

    The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

68. 21:1

    The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

69. 21:2

    All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

70. 21:3

    To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

71. 21:12

    The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.

72. 21:30

    There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

73. 21:31

    A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

74. 22:2

    The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.

75. 22:4

    The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

76. 22:12

    The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.

77. 22:14

    The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

78. 22:19

    So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.

79. 22:23

    for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

80. 23:17

    Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

81. 24:18

    or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.

82. 24:21

    My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

83. 25:2

    It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

84. 25:22

    For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

85. 26:10

    Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby.

86. 28:5

    Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

87. 28:25

    A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

88. 29:13

    The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

89. 29:25

    The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

90. 29:26

    Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

91. 30:3

    I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.

92. 30:5

    Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

93. 30:9

    Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.

94. 31:30

    Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.