55 Bible Verses about Proverbs
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Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Hear this, all you peoples. Listen, all you inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor together. My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.read more.
I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.
The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;read more.
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man: that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel: to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
God gave Solomon wisdom and exceptional insight, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt. For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations all around.read more.
He spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were one thousand five. He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of animals, and of birds, and of creeping things, and of fish. There came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is the maker of them all.
Do not weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, "Come with us, Let's lie in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.read more.
We'll find all valuable wealth. We'll fill our houses with spoil. You shall cast your lot among us. We'll all have one purse." My son, do not walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path, for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood. For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird: but these lie in wait for their own blood. They lurk secretly for their own lives. So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.
My son, do not forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you. Do not let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.read more.
So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones. Honor the LORD with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase: so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding: that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge. For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,read more.
But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol. She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it. Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Do not depart from the words of my mouth. Remove your way far from her. Do not come near the door of her house, lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one; lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man's house. You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed, and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me. I have come to the brink of utter ruin, in the midst of the gathered assembly." Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well. Should your springs overflow in the streets, streams of water in the public squares? Let them be for yourself alone, not for strangers with you. Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe and a graceful deer?let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love. For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another? For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD. He examines all his paths. The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly. He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.
My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you. Keep my commandments and live. Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart.read more.
Tell wisdom, "You are my sister." Call understanding your relative, that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words.
"The leach has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that do not say, 'Enough:' Sheol, the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough.'
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.read more.
She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands. She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. She girds her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you excel them all." Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands. Let her works praise her in the gates.
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These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
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The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; read more.
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
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Proverbs 1:6to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
