Old Testament
Proverbs (KJV)
31 chapters. Choose a chapter to read the full King James text with a short summary.
- Proverbs 1: Real knowledge starts with reverence for God. Don't follow the crowd into wrong.
- Proverbs 2: Seek wisdom as eagerly as treasure. God gives it, and it protects you.
- Proverbs 3: Trust God with your whole heart, not just the parts you can't figure out. He will direct your paths.
- Proverbs 4: Guard your heart; everything else flows from it.
- Proverbs 5: God sees every path we take. Faithfulness in marriage is a joy, not a restriction.
- Proverbs 6: Diligence is wise. Learn from the ant, and avoid the things God hates.
- Proverbs 7: Temptation is easier to avoid than to escape. Don't wander toward it.
- Proverbs 8: Wisdom is found by those who seek it early. Christ is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24).
- Proverbs 9: Two voices invite you every day. Choose the feast of wisdom.
- Proverbs 10: Love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8). Choose love over stirring up strife.
- Proverbs 11: Generosity refreshes others and comes back to refresh you.
- Proverbs 12: A kind word can lift someone's heavy heart. Speak one today.
- Proverbs 13: You become like those you walk with. Choose wise companions.
- Proverbs 14: What feels right isn't always right. Test your ways against God's Word.
- Proverbs 15: Gentle words calm storms. Answer anger with softness.
- Proverbs 16: Make your plans, then commit them to God. He directs your steps.
- Proverbs 17: Be a friend who loves at all times, especially in someone's hard season.
- Proverbs 18: When trouble comes, run to the Lord. His name is a strong tower.
- Proverbs 19: God's purposes stand. Hold your plans loosely and trust His.
- Proverbs 20: Character shows in actions, even in childhood. Let your conduct be pure and right.
- Proverbs 21: Even the most powerful hearts are in God's hands. Pray for leaders, and trust Him.
- Proverbs 22: Invest in children's hearts. Faith taught early shapes a whole life.
- Proverbs 23: Truth is worth any price; never trade it away.
- Proverbs 24: Falling isn't failure; staying down is. By God's grace, get up again.
- Proverbs 25: The right word at the right time is a beautiful gift. Ask God for wise words.
- Proverbs 26: Gossip feeds conflict like wood feeds fire. Starve the fire.
- Proverbs 27: Good friends sharpen you. Welcome honest words from people who care.
- Proverbs 28: Hiding sin leads nowhere good. Confess it and let go of it, and find mercy.
- Proverbs 29: Fear of what people think traps us. Trusting God sets us free.
- Proverbs 30: Every word of God is pure. Don't add to it; trust it.
- Proverbs 31: Lasting beauty is a heart that fears the Lord. Honor the godly women in your life.