# Proverbs 24

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Do not envy wicked men
or desire their company; [2] for their hearts devise violence,
and their lips declare trouble. [3] By wisdom a house is built
and by understanding it is established; [4] through knowledge its rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure. [5] A wise man is strong,
and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. [6] Only with sound guidance should you wage war,
and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. [7] Wisdom is too high for a fool;
he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. [8] He who plots evil
will be called a schemer. [9] A foolish scheme is sin,
and a mocker is detestable to men. [10] If you faint in the day of distress,
how small is your strength! [11] Rescue those being led away to death,
and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. [12] If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,”
does not He who weighs hearts consider it?
Does not the One who guards your life know?
Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? [13] Eat honey, my son, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. [14] Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul.
If you find it, there is a future for you,
and your hope will never be cut off. [15] Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous;
do not destroy his resting place. [16] For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up;
but the wicked stumble in bad times. [17] Do not gloat when your enemy falls,
and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, [18] or the LORD will see and disapprove,
and turn His wrath away from him. [19] Do not fret over evildoers,
and do not be envious of the wicked. [20] For the evil man has no future;
the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. [21] My son, fear the LORD and the king,
and do not associate with the rebellious. [22] For they will bring sudden destruction.
Who knows what ruin they can bring? [23] These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment
is not good. [24] Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”—
peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; [25] but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and rich blessing will come upon them. [26] An honest answer given
is like a kiss on the lips. [27] Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field;
after that, you may build your house. [28] Do not testify against your neighbor without cause,
and do not deceive with your lips. [29] Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;
I will repay the man according to his work.” [30] I went past the field of a slacker
and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. [31] Thorns had grown up everywhere,
thistles had covered the ground,
and the stone wall was broken down. [32] I observed and took it to heart;
I looked and received instruction: [33] A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest, [34] and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and need like a bandit.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 24:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/1
- Proverbs 24:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/2
- Proverbs 24:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/3
- Proverbs 24:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/4
- Proverbs 24:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/5
- Proverbs 24:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/6
- Proverbs 24:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/7
- Proverbs 24:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/8
- Proverbs 24:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/9
- Proverbs 24:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/10
- Proverbs 24:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/11
- Proverbs 24:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/12
- Proverbs 24:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/13
- Proverbs 24:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/14
- Proverbs 24:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/15
- Proverbs 24:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/16
- Proverbs 24:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/17
- Proverbs 24:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/18
- Proverbs 24:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/19
- Proverbs 24:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/20
- Proverbs 24:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/21
- Proverbs 24:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/22
- Proverbs 24:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/23
- Proverbs 24:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/24
- Proverbs 24:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/25
- Proverbs 24:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/26
- Proverbs 24:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/27
- Proverbs 24:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/28
- Proverbs 24:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/29
- Proverbs 24:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/30
- Proverbs 24:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/31
- Proverbs 24:32 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/32
- Proverbs 24:33 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/33
- Proverbs 24:34 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/24/34