1 The Purpose of Proverbs 2 The Benefits of Wisdom 3 Trusting in the Lord 4 A Father’s Wise Advice 5 Avoid Immoral Women 6 Lessons for Daily Life 7 Another Warning about Immoral Women 8 Wisdom Calls for a Hearing 9 Folly Calls for a Hearing

10 The Proverbs of Solomon 11 The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights. 12 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. 13 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 14 A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. 15 A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. 16 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. 17 Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. 18 Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. 19 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool. 20 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. 21 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases. 22 Sayings of the Wise 23 While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. 24 More Sayings of the Wise 25 More Proverbs of Solomon 26 Honor is no more associated with fools than snow with summer or rain with harvest. 27 Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. 28 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. 29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.

30 The Sayings of Agur

31 The Sayings of King Lemuel