Bible Verses from
Proverbs
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well advised is wisdom.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
Commit thy works unto the LORD , And thy thoughts shall be established.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom.
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD ; Neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Labour not to be rich: Cease from thine own wisdom.
The blessing of the LORD , it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.
A fool's wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.
A froward man soweth strife: And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: But he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thine heart.
My son, keep thy father's commandment, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
He that hath no rule over his own spirit Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Can one go upon hot coals, And his feet not be burned?
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD , she shall be praised.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.