Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ecclesiastes+001   ECCLESIASTES  INTRODUCTION Ecclesiastes is the collected words of a “teacher” or “preacher.” The Teacher is described as having been king over Israel in Jerusalem, and as the son of David. Both of these mean that he was in the royal line of Judah. He is not further identified, and…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+031   Proverbs 31 (ESV) 1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:…   10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+030   Proverbs 30 (ESV) 1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle…   5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. 7 Two things I ask…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+029   Proverbs 29 (ESV) 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. 18 Where there…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+028   Proverbs 28 (ESV)  6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. 7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. 8 Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+027   Proverbs 27 (ESV) 5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy…   9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. 10 Do not forsake your friend and your…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+026   Proverbs 26 (ESV) 20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. 21 As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. 22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+025   Proverbs 25 (ESV) 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied…   11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear…   15…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+024   Proverbs 24 (ESV) 23 These also are sayings of the wise… 30 I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, 31 and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. 32 Then I saw and considered it;…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+023   Proverbs 23 (ESV) 22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 23 Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. 24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be…