Proverbs Daily Wisdom
The Book of Proverbs offers 31 chapters of practical wisdom — one for each day of the month. Explore summaries, key themes, famous verses, and reflections for every chapter.
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💡 Daily Reading Tip: Read the chapter that matches today's date. On the 15th, read Proverbs 15. By month's end, you'll have read the entire book!
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Proverbs 1
The Beginning of Knowledge
Proverbs 1 introduces the purpose of the entire book: to impart wisdom, instruction, and understanding. Solomon declares that the fear of th...
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."— Proverbs 1:7Read wisdom guide
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Proverbs 3
Trust in the Lord
Proverbs 3 contains some of the most beloved verses in Scripture, centering on wholehearted trust in God. Solomon instructs his son to trust...
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."— Proverbs 3:5-6Read wisdom guide
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Proverbs 15
A Soft Answer
Proverbs 15 is rich with wisdom about the power of words. A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. The chapter teac...
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."— Proverbs 15:1Read wisdom guide
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Proverbs 22
A Good Name
Proverbs 22 teaches that a good name is more desirable than great riches. The chapter covers the training of children, the consequences of d...
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."— Proverbs 22:1Read wisdom guide
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Proverbs 27
Iron Sharpens Iron
Proverbs 27 is rich with wisdom about friendship, self-improvement, and preparedness. Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Th...
"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."— Proverbs 27:17Read wisdom guide
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Proverbs 31
The Virtuous Woman
Proverbs 31 contains the words King Lemuel's mother taught him, including a famous acrostic poem describing the virtuous woman. She is far m...
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."— Proverbs 31:10Read wisdom guide
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Proverbs 1
The Beginning of Knowledge
Proverbs 1 introduces the purpose of the entire book: to impart wisdom, instruction, and understanding. Solomon declares...
Proverbs 2
The Value of Seeking Wisdom
Proverbs 2 describes wisdom as a treasure worth seeking with all one's heart. Solomon promises that those who cry out fo...
Proverbs 3
Trust in the Lord
Proverbs 3 contains some of the most beloved verses in Scripture, centering on wholehearted trust in God. Solomon instru...
Proverbs 4
A Father's Wise Instruction
Proverbs 4 presents a father passing down wisdom to his children, echoing the instruction he received from his own fathe...
Proverbs 5
Warning Against Adultery
Proverbs 5 is a direct warning against the temptation of adultery and sexual immorality. Solomon describes the seductive...
Proverbs 6
Warnings Against Folly
Proverbs 6 contains practical warnings against several forms of folly: cosigning debts recklessly, laziness (using the a...
Proverbs 7
The Craftiness of the Harlot
Proverbs 7 tells a vivid story of a young man lacking judgment who is seduced by an adulterous woman. Solomon narrates t...
Proverbs 8
The Excellence of Wisdom
Proverbs 8 is one of the most majestic chapters in the Bible, personifying wisdom as a woman who was present at creation...
Proverbs 9
Wisdom's Invitation
Proverbs 9 presents two invitations: one from Wisdom and one from Folly. Wisdom has built her house, prepared her feast,...
Proverbs 10
Proverbs of Solomon — Contrasts
Proverbs 10 begins the main collection of Solomon's individual proverbs, presented as sharp contrasts between the righte...
Proverbs 11
Integrity and Generosity
Proverbs 11 emphasizes the weight of honesty in God's eyes and the rewards of generosity. A false balance is an abominat...
Proverbs 12
The Way of the Righteous
Proverbs 12 covers the blessings of loving correction, the stability of righteous character, the value of honest labor, ...
Proverbs 13
Wisdom and Discipline
Proverbs 13 addresses the value of discipline, the danger of get-rich-quick schemes, and the power of fulfilled hopes. H...
Proverbs 14
Wisdom Builds Her House
Proverbs 14 opens with the declaration that every wise woman builds her house, while the foolish tears it down with her ...
Proverbs 15
A Soft Answer
Proverbs 15 is rich with wisdom about the power of words. A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up ang...
Proverbs 16
Commit to the Lord
Proverbs 16 teaches that while humans plan, the Lord ultimately directs their steps. The chapter covers divine sovereign...
Proverbs 17
A Friend That Loves
Proverbs 17 covers the themes of peace, friendship, family loyalty, and the foolishness of strife. A friend loves at all...
Proverbs 18
The Name of the Lord Is a Strong Tower
Proverbs 18 addresses the power and danger of words, the security found in God, and the consequences of isolation and ha...
Proverbs 19
Kindness to the Poor
Proverbs 19 champions compassion for the poor, patience in hardship, and the value of godly counsel. He who has pity on ...
Proverbs 20
Wine Is a Mocker
Proverbs 20 opens with the bold warning that wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging. The chapter covers honesty in ...
Proverbs 21
The King's Heart in God's Hand
Proverbs 21 declares that even the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, who directs it like streams of water. The ch...
Proverbs 22
A Good Name
Proverbs 22 teaches that a good name is more desirable than great riches. The chapter covers the training of children, t...
Proverbs 23
Wisdom at the Table
Proverbs 23 addresses self-control in various situations: eating with rulers, pursuing wealth, disciplining children, an...
Proverbs 24
Through Wisdom a House Is Built
Proverbs 24 concludes the 'Sayings of the Wise' with teachings on the power of wisdom to build and fill a household, the...
Proverbs 25
Proverbs of Solomon Copied by Hezekiah's Men
Proverbs 25 begins a new section of Solomon's proverbs, transcribed by the scribes of King Hezekiah. The chapter uses vi...
Proverbs 26
Fools, Sluggards, and Gossips
Proverbs 26 paints colorful portraits of the fool, the sluggard, and the gossip. It uses striking metaphors: as a dog re...
Proverbs 27
Iron Sharpens Iron
Proverbs 27 is rich with wisdom about friendship, self-improvement, and preparedness. Iron sharpens iron, so one person ...
Proverbs 28
The Bold and the Righteous
Proverbs 28 contrasts the boldness of the righteous with the flight of the wicked. The chapter addresses governance, jus...
Proverbs 29
Discipline and Vision
Proverbs 29 addresses leadership, discipline, and the importance of divine vision. Where there is no vision, the people ...
Proverbs 30
The Words of Agur
Proverbs 30 contains the unique words of Agur son of Jakeh, who humbly confesses his own limitations and marvels at God'...
Proverbs 31
The Virtuous Woman
Proverbs 31 contains the words King Lemuel's mother taught him, including a famous acrostic poem describing the virtuous...
Read the Complete Book of Proverbs
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