Proverbs 29
1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 A man…
Proverbs 30
Sayings of Agur 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This man’s utterance to Ithiel: “I am weary, God, but I can prevail. 2 Surely I am…
Proverbs 31
Sayings of King Lemuel 1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. 2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer…
Ecclesiastes 1
Everything Is Meaningless 1 The words of the Teacher,son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 3 What do people gain…
Ecclesiastes 2
Pleasures Are Meaningless 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 2…
Ecclesiastes 3
A Time for Everything 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to…
Ecclesiastes 4
Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness 1 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no…
Ecclesiastes 5
Fulfill Your Vow to God 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who…
Ecclesiastes 6
1 I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind: 2 God gives some people wealth, possessions and honor, so that they lack nothing their…
Ecclesiastes 7
Wisdom 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. 2 It is better to go to a house…