Proverbs 1:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

These are the proverbs of King Solomon of Israel, the son of David.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

His son Solomon became king and took control of David's kingdom.

1 Kings 5:12

The LORD kept his promise and made Solomon wise. Hiram and Solomon signed a treaty and never went to war against each other.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But when your son becomes king, I will give him peace throughout his kingdom. His name will be Solomon, because during his rule I will keep Israel safe and peaceful.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The LORD has blessed me with many sons, but he chose my son Solomon to be the next king of Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:23

So Solomon became king after David his father. Solomon was successful, and everyone in Israel obeyed him.

1 Chronicles 29:28

David was rich and respected and lived to be an old man. Then he died, and his son Solomon became king.

Proverbs 10:1

Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.

Proverbs 22:21

You can trust them completely to give you the right words for those in charge of you.

Proverbs 25:1

Here are more of Solomon's proverbs. They were copied by the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah.

Ecclesiastes 1:1

When the son of David was king in Jerusalem, he was known to be very wise, and he said:

Ecclesiastes 12:9

I was a wise teacher with much understanding, and I collected a number of proverbs that I had carefully studied.

John 16:25

I have used examples to explain to you what I have been talking about. But the time will come when I will speak to you plainly about the Father and will no longer use examples like these.