Articles by ESV Through the Bible in a Year

Old Testament: Proverbs 27–28 Proverbs 27–28 (Listen) 27Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.2Let another praise you, and [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 25–26 Proverbs 25–26 (Listen) More Proverbs of Solomon 25These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 23–24 Proverbs 23–24 (Listen) 23When you sit down to eat with a ruler,observe carefully what2do not desire his delicacies,7for he is like [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 21–22 Proverbs 21–22 (Listen) 21The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD;he turns it wherever he [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 19–20 Proverbs 19–20 (Listen) 19Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is crooked in speech and is [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 17–18 Proverbs 17–18 (Listen) 17Better is a dry morsel with quietthan a house full of feasting2 stone in the eyes of the [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 15–16 Proverbs 15–16 (Listen) 15A soft answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,but [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 13–14 Proverbs 13–14 (Listen) 13A wise son hears his father’s instruction,but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2From the fruit of his [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 11–12 Proverbs 11–12 (Listen) 11A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but a just weight is his delight.2When pride comes, then [Read more]

Old Testament: Proverbs 9–10 Proverbs 9–10 (Listen) The Way of Wisdom 9Wisdom has built her house;she has hewn her seven pillars.2She has slaughtered her beasts; [Read more]