Proverbs for Andrew Chapter 2 7 He holds victory in store for the upright, whose walk is blameless, 8 for he guards

the course of the just faithful ones. he is a shield to those

and protects the way of his

9 Then you will understand what is right and just path. Chapter 3 9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, crops;

and fairevery good

with the firstfruits of all your

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, over with new wine. 25 Have no fear of sudden disaster wicked, 26 for the LORD will be your confidence being snared.

and your vats will brim

or of the ruin that overtakes the

and will keep your foot from

*27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, power to act. Chapter 4 * 7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. have, get understanding. 23 Above all else, guard your heart,

when it is in your

Though it cost all you

for it is the wellspring of life. but he who holds his

* 19 When words are many, sin is not absent, tongue is wise. Chapter 11 25 A generous man will prosper;

he who refreshes others will himself

be refreshed. Chapter 13 *20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Chapter 14 *23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Chapter 16 *16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, understanding rather than silver! *24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, the bones. 33 The lot is cast into the lap,

to choose

sweet to the soul and healing to

but its every decision is from the LORD.

Chapter 18 1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; judgment. * 9 One who is slack in his work

he defies all sound

is brother to one who destroys. the righteous run to it and

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; are safe. 11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; unscalable wall. * 13 He who answers before listening

they imagine it an

that is his folly and his shame. till another comes

* 17 The first to present his case seems right, forward and questions him. 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good LORD. Chapter 19 * 3 A man's own folly ruins his life, LORD.

and receives favor from the

yet his heart rages against the

17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, him for what he has done.

and he will reward

21 Many are the plans in a man's heart, that prevails. Chapter 20 *3 It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, quarrel. Chapter 21 2 All a man's ways seem right to him, 30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan the LORD.

but it is the LORD's purpose

but every fool is quick to

but the LORD weighs the heart. that can succeed against

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, the LORD. Chapter 22 * 3 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, going and suffer for it. * 29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? he will not serve before obscure men. Chapter 23 * 12 Apply your heart to instruction knowledge. Chapter 24 3 By wisdom a house is built, established;

but victory rests with

but the simple keep

He will serve before kings;

and your ears to words of

and through understanding it is

4 through knowledge its rooms are filled treasures. 5 A wise man has great power, strength;

with rare and beautiful

and a man of knowledge increases

6 for waging war you need guidance, * 10 If you falter in times of trouble, 13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; your taste.

and for victory many advisers. how small is your strength! honey from the comb is sweet to

14 Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Chapter 25 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; the glory of kings. 19 Like a bad tooth or a lame foot of trouble.

to search out a matter is

is reliance on the unfaithful in times

26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well gives way to the wicked. 28 Like a city whose walls are broken down control. Chapter 26 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes discreetly. 17 Like one who seizes a dog by the ears in a quarrel not his own. Chapter 27 * 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, kisses. 7 He who is full loathes honey, tastes sweet.

is a righteous man who

is a man who lacks self-

than seven men who answer

is a passer-by who meddles

but an enemy multiplies

but to the hungry even what is bitter

* 12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, going and suffer for it. * 17 As iron sharpens iron,

but the simple keep

so one man sharpens another.

Chapter 28 1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, as bold as a lion. 13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, and renounces them finds mercy. 22 A stingy man is eager to get rich

but the righteous are

but whoever confesses

and is unaware that poverty awaits

him. 27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, eyes to them receives many curses. Chapter 29 (V) 11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, under control. 25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, LORD is kept safe but he who closes his

but a wise man keeps himself

but whoever trusts in the