A Few Thoughts on the Book of Proverbs Part 2

A few example verses are given in each major category.

B1 Family

C1 Parents

D1 Proverbs 20:7 NLT The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.

D2 Proverbs 6:20-22 GNB Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother taught you. 21 Keep their words with you always, locked in your heart. 22 Their teaching will lead you when you travel, protect you at night, and advise you during the day.

C2 Marriage

D1 Premarital

D2 Wedding

D3 Sex

E1 Faithful with spouse

E2 Unfaithful

D4 Relationship

D5 Do’s

D6 Don'ts

D7 Some verses for both husband and wife

E1 Proverbs 18:22 NLT The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.

E2 Proverbs 31:26 NLT When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.

E3 Proverbs 14:22 NLT If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

C3 Children

D1 Teaching

D2 Raising

D3 Education

E1 Belief in God

E2 Basics as reading, etc.

E3 Work

E4 Responsibility

E5 Good character traits

D4 Some verses

E1 Proverbs 20:11 NLT Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.

E2 Proverbs 22:6 NLT Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

B2 Finance

C1 Money

D1 Attitude

D2 Poverty

D3 Riches

D4 Debt

C2 Work

C3 Some verses

D1 Proverbs 10:16 NLT The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.

D2 Proverbs 27:23 NLT Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds,

D3 Proverbs 28:11 NLT Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

B3 Government

C1 Proverbs 21:1 NLT The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he guides it wherever he pleases.

C2 Proverbs 21:30 NLT No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD.

B4 Addictions

C1 Alcohol

C2 Mind altering

C3 Some verses

D1 Proverbs 20:1 NLT Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.

D2 Changes perceptions and thus people’s action: Proverbs 23:29-35 NLT Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks. Don't gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down. For in the end it bites like a poisonous snake; it stings like a viper. You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things. You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea, clinging to a swaying mast. And you will say, "They hit me, but I didn't feel it. I didn't even know it when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can look for another drink?"

D3 Because one’s sense of judgment is altered: Proverbs 31:4 NLT It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave alcohol.

B5 Human problems

C1 Anger

C2 Envy

C3 Fools

C4 Happiness

C5 Laziness

C6 Hope

C7 Trials

C8 Truth vs lies

C9 Some verses

D1 Proverbs 24:1 NLT Don't envy evil people or desire their company.

D2 Proverbs 18:2 NLT Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.

D3 Proverbs 10:28 NIV The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

D4 Proverbs 30:5 NLT Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

B6 Religion

C1 Proverbs 21:3 NLT The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.

C2 Regarding our prayers and pious statements: Proverbs 12:22 NLT The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

B7 A great resource is Proverbs Topically Arranged. The Topics are listed with a Scripture tooltip for making it easy to read.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.