Proverbs 1:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

The wise sayings of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

And Solomon took his place on the seat of David his father, and his kingdom was made safe and strong.

1 Kings 5:12

Now the Lord had given Solomon wisdom, as he had said to him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made an agreement together.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But you will have a son who will be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from wars on every side. His name will be Solomon, and in his time I will give Israel peace and quiet;

1 Chronicles 28:5

And of all my sons for the Lord has given me a great number of sons he has made selection of Solomon to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:23

So Solomon was put on the seat of the Lord as king in place of his father David, and everything went well for him; and all Israel was under his authority.

1 Chronicles 29:28

And he came to his end after a long life, full of days and great wealth and honour; and Solomon his son became king in his place.

Proverbs 10:1

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 22:21

To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?

Proverbs 25:1

These are more wise sayings of Solomon, copied out by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah.

Ecclesiastes 1:1

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

John 16:25

All this I have said to you in veiled language: but the time is coming when I will no longer say things in veiled language but will give you knowledge of the Father clearly.