Bible Reading Plan

¹ Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.^(a)

² The good person obtains favor from the Lord ,^(b)
but He condemns a man who schemes.^(c)

³ Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.^(d)

⁴ A capable wife^[a] is her husband's crown,^(e)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.^(f)

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,^(g)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(h)

⁷ The wicked are overthrown and perish,⁽ⁱ⁾
but the house of the righteous will stand.^(j)

⁸ A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.

⁹ Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.^(k)

¹⁰ A righteous man cares about his animal's health,^(l)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food,^(m)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.⁽ⁿ⁾

¹² The wicked desire what evil men have,^[b]
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,^(o)
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.^(p)

¹⁴ A man will be satisfied with good
by the words of his mouth,^(q)
and the work of a man's hands will reward him.^(r)

¹⁵ A fool's way is right in his own eyes,^(s)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool's displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(t)

¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.^(u)

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;^(v)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(w)

¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.^(x)

²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(y)

²¹ No disaster overcomes the righteous,^(z)
but the wicked are full of misery.

²² Lying lips are detestable to the Lord ,^(aa)
but faithful people are His delight.^(ab)

²³ A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.^(ac)

²⁴ The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.^(ad)

²⁵ Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.^(ae)

²⁶ A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,^[c]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.^(af)

²⁷ A lazy man doesn't roast his game,^(ag)
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.^(ah)

²⁸ There is life in the path of righteousness,
but another path leads to death.^[d](ai)