One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
The proverbs reflect on planning, the worth of wisdom, and strength expressed through self-control.
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Old Testament
Deuteronomy1 verses →
Anonymous. Largely a farewell address placed in Moses' mouth by a narrator who goes on to describe his death.
Joshua1 verses →
Anonymous. Tells Joshua's story in the third person.
Psalms6 verses →
Many hands over centuries. Superscriptions assign a number to David; those are ancient editorial notes, not signatures.
Proverbs3 verses →
A collection headed as Solomon's, which elsewhere names other compilers.
Ecclesiastes1 verses →
Written in the voice of 'the Preacher, the son of David' — a role rather than a name.
Isaiah2 verses →
Spans centuries of material and has long been read as the work of more than one hand.
Lamentations1 verses →
Anonymous. Tradition assigns it to Jeremiah; the text does not.
New Testament
Matthew2 verses →
Anonymous. The name is a second-century attribution.
John3 verses →
Anonymous. Names its own source only as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'.
Paul's letters13 verses →
Named by the text and widely accepted — the clearest authorship in the Bible. Several letters bearing his name are disputed and are marked as such.
James1 verses →
Names its author only as James, a very common name. Which James is disputed.
1 Peter1 verses →
Names Peter. Its polished Greek has made that contested since antiquity.
Revelation1 verses →
Names its author as John. Which John has been disputed since the third century.
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View all filters →A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
The proverbs reflect on planning, the worth of wisdom, and strength expressed through self-control.
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
The sayings commend patience with offenses, kindness to the poor, and openness to advice.
He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
The sayings commend patience with offenses, kindness to the poor, and openness to advice.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
The sayings commend patience with offenses, kindness to the poor, and openness to advice.
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
A wisdom saying encourages a life directed toward righteousness and kindness.
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
The proverbs value a good name and generosity toward people in need.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
The proverbs value a good name and generosity toward people in need.
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
Parental wisdom encourages attention to the heart and deliberate steps along one's path.
Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you.
Parental wisdom encourages attention to the heart and deliberate steps along one's path.
Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.
Parental wisdom encourages attention to the heart and deliberate steps along one's path.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
A thanksgiving psalm invites gratitude for God's goodness and faithfulness.