55 Bible Verses about Proverbs

Like as in a lame man his legs are not equal, even so is a parable in the fool's mouth.

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of the children of Korah} O Hear this, all ye people: ponder it with your ears, all ye that dwell in the world, high and low, rich and poor, one with another. My mouth shall speak of wisdom, and my heart shall muse of understanding.read more.
I will incline mine ear to the parable, and show my dark speech upon the harp.

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David king of Israel: To learn wisdom, instruction, understanding, prudence, righteousness, judgment and equity.read more.
That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding. By hearing, the wise man shall come by more wisdom: and he that is endued with understanding shall obtain wit to perceive a parable, and the interpretation thereof; the words of the wise, and the dark speeches of the same.

A parable in a fools mouth is like a thorn that pricketh a drunken man in the hand.

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much and a large heart, even as the sand along by the sea bank: so that Solomon's wisdom exceeded the wisdom of all them of the East country and all the wisdom of the Egyptians. And he excelled all men in wisdom, both Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol and Darda the sons of Mahol. And his name spread abroad among all nations on every side.read more.
And Solomon wrote three thousand proverbs. And his songs were a thousand and five. And he disputed of trees, even from the Cedar tree that groweth in Lebanon unto the Hyssop that springeth out of the wall. And he disputed of beasts, fowls, worms, and fishes. And there came of all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all kings of the earth which had heard of his wisdom.

The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David king of Israel:

Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but an indiscreet son is a heaviness unto his mother.

These also are the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah gathered together.

The fear of the LORD is the right science of wisdom; and lowliness goeth before honour.

In the lips of him that hath understanding a man shall find wisdom; but the rod belongeth to the back of the foolish.

Where pride is, there is shame also and confusion; but whereas is lowliness, there is wisdom.

A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised.

Among the proud there is ever strife; but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.

The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.

To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.

He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.

There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, there is no counsel against the LORD.

Take not over great travail and labour to be rich, beware of such a purpose.

He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.

The rod and correction minister wisdom; but if a child be not looked unto, he bringeth his mother to shame.

The LORD will not let the soul of the righteous suffer hunger; but he putteth the ungodly from his desire.

The righteous laboureth to do good; but the ungodly useth his increase unto sin.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city is merry; and when the ungodly perish, there is gladness.

A man cannot endure in ungodliness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

The light of the righteous maketh joyful; but the candle of the ungodly shall be put out.

The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.

Age is a crown of worship, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

The name of the LORD is a strong castle, the righteous flyeth unto it, and shall be saved.

The just delighteth in doing the thing that is right, but the workers of wickedness abhor the same.

A righteous man falling down before the ungodly, is like a troubled well and a spring that is destroyed.

Where the righteous have the over hand, the people are in prosperity; but where the ungodly beareth rule, there the people mourn.

The blessing of the LORD, maketh rich men; as for careful travail, it doth nothing thereto.

Riches help not in the day of vengeance; but righteousness delivereth from death.

Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.

A good name is more worth than great riches; and loving favour is better than silver and gold. Whether riches or poverty do meet us, it cometh all of God.

Take not over great travail and labour to be rich, beware of such a purpose. Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air.

A poor man leading a godly life, is better than the rich that goeth in froward ways.

Whoso loveth wisdom, maketh his father a glad man; but he that keepeth harlots, spendeth away that he hath.

Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.

A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.

A slanderous person pricketh like a sword; but a wise man's tongue is wholesome. A true mouth is ever constant; but a dissembling tongue is soon changed.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but he that abuseth it, hath a broken mind.

Whoso hath a froward heart, obtaineth no good; and he that hath an overthwart tongue, shall fall into mischief.

Death and life stand in the power of the tongue; he that loveth it, shall enjoy the fruit thereof.

Whoso hordeth up riches with the deceitfulness of his tongue: he is a fool, and like unto them that seek their own death.

With patience may a prince be pacified, and with a soft tongue may rigorousness be broken.

He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favour at the last, than he that flattereth him.

My son, consent not unto sinners, if they entice thee, and say, "Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, and lurk privily for the innocent without a cause: Let us swallow them up like the hell, let us devour them quick and whole, as those that go down into the pit.read more.
So shall we find all manner of costly riches, and fill our houses with spoils. Cast in thy lot among us, we shall have all one purse." My son, walk not thou with them, refrain thy foot from their ways. For their feet run to evil, and are hasty to shed blood. But in vain is the net laid forth before the bird's eyes. Yea, they themselves lay wait one for another's blood, and one of them would slay another. These are the ways of all such as be covetous, that one would ravish another's life.

My son, forget not my law, but see that thine heart keep my commandments. For they shall prolong the days and years of thy life, and bring thee peace. Let mercy and faithfulness never go from thee: bind them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thine heart.read more.
So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and men. Put thy trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways have respect unto him, and he shall order thy goings. Be not wise in thine own conceit, but fear the LORD, and depart from evil: so shall thy navel be whole, and thy bones strong. Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstlings of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenteousness, and thy presses shall flow over with sweet wine.

My son, give heed unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my prudence: that thou mayest regard good counsel, and that thy lips may keep nurture. For the lips of a harlot are a dropping honeycomb, and her throat is softer than oil.read more.
But at the last she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two edged sword. Her feet go down unto death, and her steps pierce through unto hell. She regardeth not the path of life, so unsteadfast are her ways, that thou canst not know them. Hear me therefore, O my son, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Keep thy way far from her, and come not nigh the doors of her house: That thou give not thine honour unto another, and thy years to the cruel; That other men be not filled with thy goods, and that thy labours come not in a strange house. Yea, that thou mourn not at the last, when thou hast spent thy body and goods, and then say, "Alas, why hated I nurture? Why did my heart despise correction? Wherefore was not I obedient unto the voice of my teachers, and hearken not unto them that informed me? I am come almost into all misfortune, in the midst of the multitude and congregation." Drink of the water of thine own well, and of the rivers that run out of thine own springs. Let thy wells flow out abroad, that there may be rivers of water in the streets: but let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. Let thy well be blessed; and be glad with the wife of thy youth. Let her be as the loving hind, and pleasant roe: let her breasts alway satisfy thee, and hold thee ever content with her love. My son, why wilt thou have pleasure in a harlot, and embrace the bosom of another woman? For every man's ways are open in the sight of the LORD, and he pondereth all their goings. The wickedness of the ungodly shall catch himself, and with the snares of his own sins shall he be trapped. Because he would not be reformed, he shall die: and for his great foolishness he shall be destroyed.

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments by thee. Keep my commandments and my law, even as the apple of thine eye, and thou shalt live. Bind them upon thy fingers, write them in the table of thine heart.read more.
Say unto wisdom, "Thou art my sister," and call understanding thy kinswoman: That she may keep thee from the strange woman, and from the harlot which giveth sweet words.

This generation which is like a horse-leech, hath two daughters; the one is called "fetch hither," and the other "bring hither." There be three things that are never satisfied, and the fourth sayeth never, "Hoo." The hell, a woman's womb, and the earth hath never water enough. As for fire, it sayeth never, "Hoo."

Whoso findeth a honest faithful woman, she is much more worth than pearls. The heart of her husband may safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoils. She rendereth him good and not evil all the days of her life.read more.
She occupieth wool and flax, and laboureth gladly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ship, that bringeth her victuals from afar. She riseth ere day and giveth meat to her household, and food to her maidens. She considereth land, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and courageth her arms. And if she perceiveth that her housewifery doth good, her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her fingers to the spindle, and her hand taketh hold of the rock. She openeth her hand to the poor, yea she stretcheth forth her hands to such as have need She feareth not that the cold of winter shall hurt her house, for all her household folks are double clothed. She maketh herself fair ornaments; her clothing is white silk and purple. Her husband is much set by in the gates, when he sitteth among the rulers of the land. She maketh cloth of silk and selleth it, and delivereth a girdle unto the merchant. Strength and honour is her clothing, and in the latter day she shall rejoice. She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of grace. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not her bread with idleness. Her children arise, and call her blessed: and her husband maketh much of her. Many daughters there be that gather riches together, but thou goest above them all. Favour is a deceitful thing, and beauty is vanity; but a woman that feareth God, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.