"The LORD made me as he began his planning, before his ancient activity commenced.

From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before there was land.

Before the mountains were shaped, before there were hills, I was bringing them to birth.

An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.

The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.

Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall.

Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.

Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

Whenever you sit down to dine with a ruler, carefully think about what is before you.

God, I have asked you for two things don't refuse me before I die

The lion, mighty among the beasts, retreats before nothing.