It
works very well to read an entire chapter of Proverbs and highlight
verses which you wish to get more deeply in you to help you in today's
life.
This Podcast contains highlights of verses from Proverbs 15 through Proverbs 31 some of which are as follows:
Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is HIS delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but HE loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 16
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD, HE maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth HIS way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 17
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 18
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. (spiritual gift from God)
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 19
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth HIS ways shall die.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 20
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and HE shall save thee.
Proverbs 21
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: HE turneth it whithersoever HE will.
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
Proverbs 22
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 23
4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 24
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
Proverb 25
19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
Proverbs 26
8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Proverbs 27
1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Proverbs 29
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Proverb 30
5 Every word of God is pure: HE is a shield unto them that put their trust in HIM.
6 Add thou not unto HIS words, lest HE reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Proverb 31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
