English Bible Presentation Sharing - Proverbs Book, chapter 24, verse All in Web Version

Proverbs 24 : 1 (WEB)

Don't be envious of evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

Proverbs 24 : 2 (WEB)

For their hearts plot violence, And their lips talk about mischief.

Proverbs 24 : 3 (WEB)

Through wisdom a house is built; By understanding it is established;

Proverbs 24 : 4 (WEB)

By knowledge the rooms are filled With all rare and beautiful treasure.

Proverbs 24 : 5 (WEB)

A wise man has great power; And a knowledgeable man increases strength;

Proverbs 24 : 6 (WEB)

For by wise guidance you wage your war; And victory is in many advisors.

Proverbs 24 : 7 (WEB)

Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 24 : 8 (WEB)

One who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer.

Proverbs 24 : 9 (WEB)

The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

Proverbs 24 : 10 (WEB)

If you falter in the time of trouble, Your strength is small.

Proverbs 24 : 11 (WEB)

Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!

Proverbs 24 : 12 (WEB)

If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" Doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?

Proverbs 24 : 13 (WEB)

My son, eat honey, for it is good; The droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

Proverbs 24 : 14 (WEB)

So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; If you have found it, then there will be a reward, Your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 24 : 15 (WEB)

Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting-place:

Proverbs 24 : 16 (WEB)

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

Proverbs 24 : 17 (WEB)

Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

Proverbs 24 : 18 (WEB)

Lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.

Proverbs 24 : 19 (WEB)

Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; Neither be envious of the wicked:

Proverbs 24 : 20 (WEB)

For there will be no reward to the evil man; And the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.

Proverbs 24 : 21 (WEB)

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

Proverbs 24 : 22 (WEB)

For their calamity will rise suddenly; The destruction from them both�who knows?

Proverbs 24 : 23 (WEB)

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

Proverbs 24 : 24 (WEB)

He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" Peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him�

Proverbs 24 : 25 (WEB)

But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them.

Proverbs 24 : 26 (WEB)

An honest answer Is like a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 24 : 27 (WEB)

Prepare your work outside, And get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

Proverbs 24 : 28 (WEB)

Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips.

Proverbs 24 : 29 (WEB)

Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

Proverbs 24 : 30 (WEB)

I went by the field of the sluggard, By the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

Proverbs 24 : 31 (WEB)

Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down.

Proverbs 24 : 32 (WEB)

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

Proverbs 24 : 33 (WEB)

A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;

Proverbs 24 : 34 (WEB)

So shall your poverty come as a robber, And your want as an armed man.