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The Book of Proverbs Quotes
Hebrew Bible book of wisdom sayings, traditionally associated with King Solomon.
24 quotes
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
“Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord and shun evil.”
“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.”
“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it is the wellspring of life.”
“The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
“Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.”
“A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”
“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
“Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
“A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense.”
