103 result(s) for Wise Quotes From Proverbs.
"Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice."
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
"Wisdom is too exalted for fools; they do not open their mouths in the gate."
"The righteous are as bold as a lion."
"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
"A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears hers down."
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."
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"What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted."
"Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course."
"He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
"For a man's ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths."
"Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity."
"Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control."
"A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increases strength."
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding."
"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
"A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent."
"By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well-advised is wisdom."
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding."
"The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness."
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"Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice."
"Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."
"The wise in heart will be called prudent, and sweetness of the lips increases learning."
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
"A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding."
"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord."
"The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds learning to his lips."
"Do not forsake your own friend or the friend of your father, nor go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away."
"A gracious woman retains honor, but ruthless men retain riches."
"Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise."
"Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law."
"He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit."
"The path of the just is like the shining sun that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day."
"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor."
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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
"A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion."
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."
"The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly."
"Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it."
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
"He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."
"With the straight, he will lead straight; with the crooked, he will show himself crooked."
"A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."
"Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keeps the law, happy is he."
"Covering the transgressions will seek love; but he who repeats a matter separates very friends."
"The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools."
"As a man thinks in his heart, so is he."
"The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
"A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands."
"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil."
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."
"Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread."
"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold."
"Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction."
"The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips."
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruits."
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed."
"He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity."
"A wise man hears and increases in learning, and a man of understanding acquires wise counsel."
"The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."
"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up."
"Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy."
"Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her."
"The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt."
"Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble."
"Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife."
"A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands."
"Instruct the wise and they will be even wiser; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning."
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life."
"Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice."
"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him."
"A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."
"He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor."
"A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel."
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
"For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."
"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
"Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil."
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
"In the multitude of counselors, there is safety."
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."
"A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones."
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."
"Wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her."
"A wise man fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is self-confident."
"Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad."
"Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established."
"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself."
"He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction."
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
"The diligent man will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men."
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he."
"The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion."
"A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men."
"Life is in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit."
"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother."
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