Date | C/V | Name | What is going on |
11-1 | Ch. 1; V. 2,3 | wisdom | Proverbs encourages Solomon and others to know wisdom and to receive the instruction of the wise. |
| 4 | simple | The simple need instruction because he is easily deceived. |
| 5, 6 | wise | A wise person will listen and increase his knowledge from listening. He will go to wise counsels for advice because their words are full of knowledge. |
| 7 | fool, wisdom | Fools hate wisdom and instruction. Wisdom is God. |
| 20 | wisdom | If you have wisdom, you will know to get out of sin. |
| 22 | simple | Wisdom is asking how long the naïve ones will love their immaturity. |
| 22 | scorner | Scorners delight in their mockery of sin. |
| 22 | fool | How long will fools hate knowledge? |
| 32 | simple | Because the simple have turned away from God, they will be slain. |
| 32 | fool | The posterity or enjoyment of fools will destroy them. |
11-2 | Ch. 2; V. 2 | wisdom | To be wise, you must hide and receive commandments and incline your ear to wisdom. |
| 6, 7 | wisdom | The Lord gives wisdom, and everything that comes out of His mouth is wise. He gives wisdom to the righteous. |
| 10 | wisdom | When wisdom is in our hearts, we will have understanding to help us discern evil from good. |
11-3 | Ch. 3; V. 7 | wise | Don’t think you’re wise just because what you’re doing appeals to you. Fear the Lord and get away from evil. |
| 13 | wisdom | Anyone who finds wisdom becomes happy. |
| 19 | wisdom | The earth and heavens are made by our Lord who has wisdom and understanding. |
| 21 | wisdom | We should keep sound wisdom. |
| 34 | scorner | God judges the scorners but gives grace to the lowly and humble. |
| 35 | wise, fool | The wise will have glory but the fools will be put to shame. |
11-4 | Ch. 4; V. 5, 7 | wisdom | Get wisdom and don’t forget it. Wisdom is a major thing. It will give you honor. |
| 11 | wisdom | God has taught us in the way of wisdom. |
11-5 | Ch. 5; V. 1 | wisdom | We are being warned of dangers by our father. With wisdom, we can see the dangers. |
11-6 | Ch. 6; V. 6 | wise, sluggard/ slothful | The wise and the lazy should consider the ways of an ant or a diligent person. |
11-7 | Ch. 7 V. 4 | wisdom | Be close to wisdom like a sibling. |
| 7 | simple | If you are wise, you can separate the simple and youth from the mature. |
| 22 | fool | A fool falls into sin blindly. |
11-8 | Ch. 8 V.1 | wisdom | A wise person is ready to share the gospel and help out anyone with warnings. |
| 5 | Simple, wisdom | The simple ones should gain sensibleness and search for wisdom. |
| 5 | fool | The foolish should have a heart for understanding and discernment. |
| 11 | wisdom | Wisdom is better than any material thing. |
| 12, 14 | wisdom | Wisdom comes with prudence (carefulness), counsel, understanding, and strength. |
| 33 | wise | The wise hears instruction and does not refuse it. |
11-9 | Ch. 9 V.1 | wisdom | With wisdom, you can be prepared and maintain a high standard. |
| 4,6 | Simple, fool | The simple are encouraged to find wisdom and to leave the foolish to find understanding. |
| 7, 8 | Scorner, wise | A scorner gets mad when corrected and brings shame to the corrector. He will hate you for correction, but the wise will love you. |
| 9 | wise | A wise man takes instruction and becomes wiser. |
| 10 | wisdom | The only way to gain wisdom is by fearing the Lord. |
| 12 | Wise, scorner | If you’re wise, your decisions will bring you rewards but scorning makes you depend on yourself when you are suffering. |
| 13 | Fool, simple | A fool keeps talking without thinking before speaking and is undisciplined. |
| 16 | simple | The simple are not wise and are gullible enough to be dragged into sin. |
11-10 | Ch. 10 V. 1 | Wise, fool | A wise son brings joy to his parents, but a fool brings heaviness to the heart. |
| 4 | diligent | Diligence offers rewards and riches. |
| 5 | wise | You are wise if you prepare ahead, but if you do nothing with your free time, you are a shame. |
| 8 | wise | The wise receives commands willingly. |
| 10 | fool | A talkative person leads to trouble at times. |
| 13 | wisdom | If you have understanding and the willingness to follow, you have wisdom, but if you lack understanding, you need to be straightened (with a rod). |
| 14 | Wise, fool | The wise store up knowledge but the fool brings himself to destruction. |
| 19 | wise | If you control your tongue, you will be wise. |
| 21 | fool | The righteous help with their words but a fool’s words can kill him spiritually. |
| 23 | Fool, wisdom | Fools love to do mischief, but a man with understanding has wisdom. |
| 26 | Sluggard/ slothful | Laziness irritates those around you just like smoke and vinegar. |
| 31 | wisdom | People who are morally correct have wisdom in their mouths. Those that have disobedient hearts will get in trouble. |
11-11 | Ch. 11 V. 2 | wisdom | When you’re proud, you bring shame, but when you are humble, you gain wisdom. |
| 29 | Fool, wise | Fools cause trouble and inherit nothing. They become servants to the wise. |
| 30 | wise | You are wise if you win souls to the Lord. |
11-12 | Ch. 12 V. 8 | wisdom | You will be praised for your wisdom but you will be despised for perverseness. |
| 15 | fool | A fool thinks his sinful actions are right. |
| 15 | wise | The wise is open to counsel. |
| 16 | fool | When a fool is annoyed, he shows his anger. |
| 23 | fool | Fools blurt out the foolishness in their hearts. |
| 24 | Diligent, slothful | The diligent are responsible and in charge, but the lazy are to serve hard. |
| 27 | Slothful, diligent | The slothful are too lazy to cook what they caught, but the diligent value their catch and do not waste it. |
11-13 | Ch. 13 V. 1 | Wise, scorner | A wise person hears instruction but a scorner doesn’t listen to it. |
| 4 | Sluggard/slothful, diligent | When the lazy want something, they don’t do anything to get it. When the diligent want something, they try their hardest and achieve their goal. |
| 10 | wisdom | Pride leads to fights but wisdom brings advice. |
| 14 | wise | When you have wisdom, you can avoid death. |
| 16 | fool | A fool shows all his foolishness. |
| 19 | fool | Fools stick to evil and have no hope. |
| 20 | Wise, fool | If you walk with wise people, you will be wise, but if you walk with fools, you will be like them and your testimony will be destroyed. |
11-14 | Ch. 14 V. 1 | Wise, fool | A wise person represents her house well in a good Christian way but a fool neglects her representation. |
| 3 | Fool, wise | Pride is found in the fool’s mouth but the wise keep pride tucked away. |
| 6 | scorner | A scorner tries to find wisdom but fails because he doesn’t fear the Lord. |
| 7 | fool | Stay away from the foolish. |
| 8 | Wisdom, fool | The wise thinks things through to understand it clearly but fools are deceived easily and rush into decisions. |
| 9 | fool | Fools mock sin. |
| 15 | simple | The naïve ones believe everything. |
| 16 | Wise, fool | The wise fear and run away from evil but a fool thinks he can overcome it so he pushes on. |
| 17 | fool | When you are angry, you deal with things foolishly. |
| 18 | simple | The gullible ones inherit foolishness. |
| 24 | Wise, fool | The wise gain rewards and wealth but the fools gain more foolishness. |
| 33 | Wisdom, fool | Wisdom is everywhere but only the ones who understand have it. |
| 35 | wise | Everyone likes someone wise. |
11-15 | Ch. 15 V. 2 | Wise, fool | The wise use knowledgeable words but the fools speak foolishly. |
| 5 | fool | Fools hate their father’s instruction. |
| 7 | Wise, fool | Knowledge comes out of a wise mouth but in a fool’s mouth there is none found because there is none in the heart. |
| 12 | Scorner, wise | Scorners hate their correctors; they will not go to the wise. |
| 14 | fool | The fool is content with folly. |
| 19 | slothful | A lazy person makes his task harder. |
| 20 | Wise, fool | A wise son makes his father happy but a fool brings his mother grief because he hates her. |
| 21 | wisdom | Folly is the only happiness of a fool. |
| 24 | wise | The wise can see that there is everlasting life in heaven with God. |
| 31 | wise | You are wise if you listen to reproof. |
| 33 | wisdom | All you have to do to be wise Is to fear the Lord. |
11-16 | Ch. 16 V. 14 | wise | The wrath of the king causes death but a wise man will not anger the king. |
| 16 | wisdom | Getting wisdom and understanding is better than getting gold or silver. |
| 21 | wise | Everyone knows a wise man is careful. |
| 22 | fool | The only thing fools follow is foolishness. |
| 23 | wise | A wise person’s heart guides his mouth. |
11-17 | Ch. 17 V. 2 | wise | A wise person can have more rule and riches over someone disgraceful and foolish. |
| 7 | fool | Excellent speech is not found in a fool. |
| 10 | wise, fool | It’s easier to correct a wise man than whipping or spanking a fool. |
| 12 | fool | A fool is more dangerous than an animal. |
| 16 | Fool, wisdom | A fool tries to buy wisdom without having desire for it. |
| 21 | fool | You can’t really convince a stubborn fool. |
| 21, 25 | fool | A father of a fool has no joy. The foolish son is grief and bitterness to his parents. |
| 24 | Wisdom, fool | Wisdom is available to those who understand where it is, but fools have no clue. |
| 28 | Fool, wise | A fool is wise when he is controlling his emotions and lips. |
11-18 | Ch. 18 V.1 | wisdom | If you have desire for wisdom and you separate yourself from fools, you will find wisdom. |
| 2 | fool | A fool is bored with understanding. |
| 4 | wisdom | The words of the wise satisfy. |
| 6, 7 | fool | A fool’s lips meddle with other people’s arguments causing him to hurt people. His mouth leads him to destruction and trouble. |
| 9 | slothful | You are a waster of time if you are lazy. |
| 15 | wise | The wise seek and find knowledge. |
11-19 | Ch. 19 V. 1 | fool | A wise poor person is better than a perverted fool. |
| 3 | fool | A fool is sinful and perverted in every way. He fights against God’s will. |
| 8 | wisdom | Trying to find wisdom means that you love yourself and you want to keep away from destruction. |
| 10 | fool | A fool doesn’t delight in anything other than sin. |
| 13 | fool | A foolish son is a disaster to a family. |
| 15 | slothful | The lazy just sleep and do nothing. He will suffer for not preparing ahead. |
| 24 | slothful | The slothful are too lazy to even feed themselves. |
| 25 | scorner, simple | When the scorner is punished, the simple under him will be aware of wisdom. |
| 29 | Scorners, fool | The mockers and fools will be judged. |
11-20 | Ch. 20 V. 1 | wise | Whoever is deceived and dragged into sin by wine is a fool. |
| 3 | fool | A fool meddles with strife. |
| 4 | Sluggard (slothful) | The lazy do not plow during the winter causing no harvest. |
| 26 | wise | A wise person separates the wicked from the wise. |
11-21 | Ch. 21 V. 5 | diligent | The diligent make plans carefully rather than hurrying. |
| 11 | Scorner, simple | When the scorners are punished, the simple see wisdom. |
| 11 | wise | When the wise is taught, he gains knowledge. |
| 12 | wise | A wise and righteous person (God) can see the difference of the wicked and the righteous. |
| 22 | wise | A wise person with God on his side can conquer anything. |
| 24 | scorner | Scorners are proud and mock the righteous. |
| 25 | slothful | The slothful desire but refuse to do work. He covets all day long. |
| 30 | wisdom | Nothing can beat God’s wisdom. |
11-22 | Ch. 22 V. 3 | simple | The gullible unwise ones will unknowingly enter evil and be punished. |
| 10 | scorner | If you remove the troublemaker, trouble will leave. |
| 13 | slothful | The lazy make excuses to escape work. |
| 15 | fool | There is foolishness found in a young person but if he is corrected while growing up, he will be wise. |
| 17 | wise | Listen to the words of the wise and apply it to your heart. |
| 29 | diligent | Kings and masters want a diligent worker. |
11-23 | Ch. 23 V. 1 | diligent | Think about your actions and words before you deliver them. |
| 4 | wisdom | Be wise and don’t work for riches. |
| 9 | Fool, wisdom | Don’t correct a fool for he hates wisdom. |
| 15, 19 | wise | The father will rejoice if his son’s heart is wise. |
| 23 | wisdom | Don’t forget the truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding. |
| 24 | wise | If parents want a wise child, they will raise up their son wisely. |
11-24 | Ch. 24 V. 3 | wisdom | A godly house has children taught with wisdom. |
| 5 | wise | A wise man is strong in mind. |
| 6 | wise | A wise person looks for others’ advice. |
| 7 | Wisdom, fool | A fool cannot reach and gain wisdom. |
| 9 | Fool, scorner | Foolishness and scorning are sins. |
| 14 | wisdom | Wisdom is sweet and when you find it, you will gain reward. |
| 30-31 | slothful | The slothful and unwise are too lazy to keep their possessions neat. |
11-25 | Ch. 25 V. 12 | wise | A wise person’s words are like gold. |
11-26 | Ch. 26 V.1 | fool | Honor is not found in a fool just like the lack of snow in the summer or rain in harvest. |
| 3 | fool | A whip disciplines a horse and the rod is supposed to discipline the fool. |
| 4, 5 | Fool, wise | Don’t let a fool change you into a fool but change him with correction. |
| 6 | fool | Don’t trust a fool with a message because it will never be delivered. |
| 7, 9 | fool | Don’t trust a fool with a secret or message. |
| 8 | fool | Don’t give honor to a fool. |
| 10 | fool | God forgives and rewards fools if they change. |
| 11 | fool | A fool will always return to his folly. |
| 12 | Wise, fool | A fool is better than a proud wise man. |
| 13 | slothful | The lazy state problems but never do anything to avoid it. |
| 14 | slothful | The lazy don’t want to get up and start work. |
| 15 | slothful | The slothful are too lazy to feed themselves. |
| 16 | Sluggard/ slothful | A lazy person thinks he’s smarter than seven men. |
11-27 | Ch. 27 V. 3 | fool | A fool’s anger is heavier than anything. |
| 11 | wise | When a son is wise, his father becomes glad. |
| 12 | simple | The immature ones don’t back down from evil but continue on and are punished. |
| 22 | fool | Foolishness won’t depart from a fool no matter how your punish him. |
| 23 | diligent | Be diligent in tending your animals because they bring food and are better than riches. |
11-28 | Ch. 28 V. 7 | wise | You’re wise if you keep the law. |
| 11 | wise | A poor person with understanding is better than a rich person with fake wisdom. |
| 26 | Fool, wise | Fools trust in themselves but the wise will be delivered by God. |
11-29 | Ch. 29 V. 3 | wisdom | Parents rejoice when a child loves wisdom. |
| 8 | scorner, wise | Scorners get everyone into trouble but wise men are quick to leave sin. |
| 9 | Wise, fool | Arguing with a fool is no way to solve the problem. |
| 11 | Fool, wise | A fool says everything in his mind but the wise control their speech. |
| 15 | wisdom | A child who is corrected gains wisdom but if he’s left alone, he won’t change. |
| 20 | fool | A person who says everything in his head in haste is worse than a fool. |
11-30 | Ch. 30 V. 3 | wisdom | Anyone who hasn’t learned wisdom is brutish and ignorant. |
| 22 | fool | The fool shouldn’t be filled with meat, which encourages them to gorge themselves and not care of others. |
| 24-28 | Wise | There are four small wise things on the earth. They are the ants who prepare for the future, conies who hide from danger, locusts who do the right thing with no leader, and spiders who can make their way into kings’ palaces. |
| 32 | fool | You are a fool if you lift yourself up above God and have thought evil. |
11-31 | Ch. 31 V. 10-31 | virtuous | A virtuous woman is wise, trustworthy, diligent, generous, kind, and worthy of honor and praise. |
| 26 | wisdom | A virtuous woman has wisdom and kindness in her mouth. |