Bible Reading Plan

¹ Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord ,^(a)
but an accurate weight is His delight.^(b)

² When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.^(c)

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,^(d)
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.^(e)

⁴ Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.^(f)

⁵ The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.^(g)

⁷ When the wicked man dies,
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth^[a][b] vanishes.^(h)

⁸ The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in.⁽ⁱ⁾

⁹ With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

¹⁰ When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices,^(j)
and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.

¹¹ A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,^(k)
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.^(l)

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.^(m)

¹³ A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.⁽ⁿ⁾

¹⁴ Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.^(o)

¹⁵ If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,^(p)
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

¹⁶ A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent^[c] men gain only riches.

¹⁷ A kind man benefits himself,^(q)
but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.^(r)

¹⁸ The wicked man earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.^(s)

¹⁹ Genuine righteousness leads to life,^(t)
but pursuing evil leads to death.^(u)

²⁰ Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord ,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.^(v)

²¹ Be assured^[d] that the wicked
will not go unpunished,^(w)
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

²² A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.^(x)

²³ The desire of the righteous turns out well,^(y)
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.^(z)

²⁴ One person gives freely,
yet gains more;^(aa)
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.^(ab)

²⁵ A generous person will be enriched,^(ac)
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.^(ad)

²⁶ People will curse^(ae) anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.^(af)

²⁷ The one who searches for what is good^(ag) finds favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.^(ah)

²⁸ Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,^(ai)
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.^(aj)

²⁹ The one who brings ruin on his household^(ak)
will inherit the wind,^(al)
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.

³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,^(am)
but violence^[e] takes lives.

³¹ If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful.^(an)

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)