Proverbs 1:1

New Century Version

These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:12

Solomon became king after David, his father, and he was in firm control of his kingdom.

1 Kings 5:12

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom as he had promised. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; these two kings made a treaty between themselves.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But, you will have a son, a man of peace and rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon, and I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.

1 Chronicles 28:5

The Lord has given me many sons, and from those sons he has chosen Solomon to be the new king of Israel. Israel is the Lord’s kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:23

Then Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king and took his father David’s place. Solomon was very successful, and all the people of Israel obeyed him.

1 Chronicles 29:28

David died when he was old. He had lived a good, long life and had received many riches and honors. His son Solomon became king after him.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 22:21

I am teaching you true and reliable words so that you can give true answers to anyone who asks.

Proverbs 25:1

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

Ecclesiastes 1:1

These are the words of the Teacher, a son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

The Teacher was very wise and taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about, studied, and set in order many wise teachings.

John 16:25

“I have told you these things indirectly in stories. But the time will come when I will not use stories like that to tell you things; I will speak to you in plain words about the Father.