Proverbs Wisdom

Proverbs 3:30-31
Don’t argue just to be arguing when you haven’t been hurt don’t be jealous of crow people and follow their example

Proverbs 4:14-16
Don’t follow the bad example of cruel and evil people turn the side and keep going stay away from them. They can sleep or rest until they do wrong or harm some innocent victims.

Proverbs 4:23
Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

Proverbs 5:21
The Lord sees everything and he watches us closely

Proverbs 6:6-9,11
You lazy people can learn by watching an anthill ants don’t have leaders but they store up food during harvest season how long you will lie there doing nothing at all. When are you going to get up and stop sleeping?
Suddenly, everything is gone as though it had been taken by an armed robber

Proverbs 16:6
There are six or seven kinds of people the Lord doesn’t like those who are too proud or tell lies or murder those who make evil plans or are quick to do wrong those who tell lies in court and stir up trouble in a family

Proverbs 6:30
We don’t put up with thieves, not even the one who steals for something to eat

Proverbs 8:20-21
I always do what is right and I give great riches to everyone who loves me

Proverbs 8:35-36
By finding me you find life and the Lord will be pleased with you, but if you don’t find me, you hurt only yourself and if you hate me, you are in love with death

Proverbs 10:1
Children with good sense make their parents happy but foolish children make them sad

Proverbs 10:3
If you obey the Lord, you won’t go hungry if you’re wicked God won’t let you have what you want

Proverbs 10:8
If you have good sense, you will listen and obey. If all you do is talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.

Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up some trouble love, overlooks the world, that others do

Proverbs 10:14
If you have good sense, you will learn all you can, but foolish talk will soon destroy you

Proverbs 10:23-24
fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely what evil people dread most will happen to them but good people will get what they want most

Proverbs 10:27-28
if you respect the Lord, you will live longer. If you keep doing wrong, your life will be cut short. If you obey the Lord, you will be happy, but there is no future for the wicked.

Proverbs 10:32
If you’ll be the Lord, you will always know the right things to say, but no one will trust you if you tell lies

Proverbs 11:1-2
the Lord hates anyone who cheats, but he likes everyone who is honest too much, pride can put you to shame. It’s wiser to be humble.

Proverbs 11:5
If you are truly good, you will do right if you are wicked, you will be destroyed by your own sin

Proverbs 11:12
It’s stupid to say bad things about your neighbors. If you are sensible you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman will be respected, but a ruthless man will only get rich.

Proverbs 11:18
Meanness gets you nowhere but goodness is rewarded

Proverbs 11:21
you can be sure of this all crooks will be punished, but God’s people won’t.


Proverbs 11:22
A beautiful woman who act foolishly is like a gold ring of the snout of a pig.


Proverbs 11:25
Generosity will be rewarded give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water and return


Proverbs 11:27-28
Try hard to do right and you will win friends go looking for trouble and you will find it trust in your wealth and you’ll be a failure but Gods people will prosper like healthy plants


Proverbs 11:29-30
fools cause trouble in the family and won’t inherit a thing they will end up a slaves of someone with good sense live right and you will eat from the life-giving tree, and if you act wisely others will follow


Proverbs 11:31
Good people are rewarded here on this earth. All who are cruel and mean will surely be punished.


Proverbs 12:2
The Lord likes everyone who lives right but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans


Proverbs 12:9
It’s better to be ordinary and have only one servant than to think you are somebody and starve to death


Proverbs 12:11
Hard-working farmers have more than enough food. Daydreamers are nothing more than stupid fools.


Proverbs 12:16
Losing your temper is foolish ignoring an insult is smart


Proverbs 12:18
Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal


Proverbs 12:22
The Lord hates every liar, but he is the friend of all who can be trusted


Proverbs 12:24
Work hard and you’ll be a leader be lazy and you will end up a slave


Proverbs 13:3
Keep what you know to yourself and you’ll be safe. Talk too much and you’re done for.


Proverbs 13:4
No matter how much you want laziness won’t help a bit but hard work will reward you more than enough


Proverbs 13:10-11
Too much pride causes trouble be sensible and take advice. Money wrongly gained will disappear a bit by bit money earn little by little will grow and grow.


Proverbs 13:20
Wise friends make you wise but you hurt yourself by going around with fools


Proverbs 14:16-17
Only a stupid fool is never cautious, so be extra careful and stay out of trouble
Fools have quick tempers and no one likes you if you cant be trusted


Proverbs 14:23
Hard work is worthwhile but empty talk will make you poor


Proverbs 14:29-31
It’s smart to be patient, but it’s stupid to lose your temper. It’s healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up if you mistreat the poor, you insult your Creator if you are kind to them, you show him respect.


Proverbs 15:1
A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.


Proverbs 15:3
The Lord sees everything with good or bad


Proverbs 15:6-9
Good people become wealthy, but those who are evil will lose what they have words of wisdom make good sense. The thoughts of a fool makes no sense at all.


The Lord is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray. The Lord is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.


Proverbs 15:11
If the Lord can see everything in the world of the dead, he can see in our hearts


Proverbs 15:16-18
It’s better to obey the Lord and have only a little than to be very rich and terribly anxious
A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred
Losing your temper, causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments


Proverbs 15:22-23
Without a good advice, everything goes wrong. It takes careful planning for things to go right
given the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy


Proverbs 15:28-30
Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking
The Lord never even hears the prayers of the wicked, but he answers the prayers of all who obey him
A friendly smile makes you happy and good news makes you feel strong


Proverbs 15:33
Showing respect to the Lord will make you wise and being humble will bring honor to you


Proverbs 16:1-3
We humans make plans, but the Lord has the final word
we may think we know what is right, but the Lord is the judge of our motives
Share your plans with the Lord, and you will succeed


Proverbs 16:4
The Lord has a reason for everything he does, and he lets evil people live only to be punished.


Proverbs 16:6-9
If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin. When we please the Lord, even our enemies make friends with us.
It's better to be honest and poor than to be dishonest and rich. We make our own plans, but the Lord decides where we will go.


Proverbs 16:14
An angry ruler can put you to death.
So be wise! Don't make one angry.


Proverbs 16:20-21
If you know what you're doing, you will prosper. God blesses everyone who trusts him.
Good judgment proves that you are wise, and if you speak kindly, you can teach others.


Proverbs 16:32-33
Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.
We make our own decisions, but the Lord alone determines what happens.


Proverbs 17:1-2
A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet
is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues.
A wise slave will be placed in charge of a no-good child,
and that slave will be given the same inheritance that each child receives.


Proverbs 17:5
By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator.
You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble.


Proverbs 17:9
You will keep your friends if you forgive them,
but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.


Proverbs 17:10
A sensible person accepts correction, but you can't beat sense into a fool.


Proverbs 17:12-13
A bear robbed of her cubs is far less dangerous than a stubborn fool. You will always have trouble if you are mean to those who are good to you.


Proverbs 17:15-16
The Lord doesn't like those who defend the guilty or condemn the innocent. Why should fools have money for an education when they refuse to learn?


Proverbs 17:22
If you are cheerful, you feel good; if you are sad, you hurt all over.


Proverbs 17:27
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.


Proverbs 18:9
Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.


Proverbs 18:12-14
Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.
It's stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.
Being cheerful helps when you are sick, but nothing helps when you give up.




Proverbs 19:1-2
Willingness and stupidity don't go well together.If you are too eager, you will miss the road.
We are ruined by our own stupidity, though we blame the Lord.


Proverbs 19:10
It isn't right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule in place of a king.


Proverbs 19:15
If you are lazy and sleep your time away, you will starve.


Proverbs 19:17
Caring for the poor is lending to the Lord, and you will be well repaid.


Proverbs 19:21
We may make a lot of plans, but the Lord will do what he has decided.


Proverbs 19:23-24
Showing respect to the Lord brings true life—if you do it, you can relax without fear of danger.
Some people are too lazy to lift a hand to feed themselves.


Proverbs 20:18
Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war.


Proverbs 20:24-25
How can we know what will happen to us when the Lord alone decides?
Don't fall into the trap of making promises to God before you think!


Proverbs 20:29-30
Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful.
A severe beating can knock all of the evil out of you!


Proverbs 21:2-3
We may think we are doing the right thing, but the Lord always knows what is in our hearts.
Doing what is right and fair pleases the Lord more than an offering.


Proverbs 21:5-6
If you plan and work hard, you will have plenty; if you hurry to get rich, you will end up poor.
Cheating to get rich is a foolish dream and no less than suicide.


Proverbs 21:7
You destroy yourself by being cruel and violent and refusing to live right.


Proverbs 21:17
Heavy drinkers and others who live only for pleasure will lose all they have.


Proverbs 21:25-26
If you want too much and are too lazy to work, it could be fatal. But people who obey God are always generous.


Proverbs 22:4
Respect and serve the Lord! Your reward will be wealth, a long life, and honor.


Proverbs 22:9
The Lord blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.


Proverbs 22:10
Arguments and fights will come to an end, if you chase away those who insult others.


Proverbs 22:24-25
Don't make friends with anyone who has a bad temper. You might turn out like them and get caught in a trap.


Proverbs 22:29
If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.


Proverbs 23:4-5
Give up trying so hard to get rich. Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.


Proverbs 23:6
Don't accept an invitation to eat a selfish person's food, no matter how good it is.


Proverbs 23:12
Listen to instruction and do your best to learn.


Proverbs 23:17
Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honor the Lord.


Proverbs 23:20
Don't be a heavy drinker or stuff yourself with food.


Proverbs 23:23
Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and good sense, and don't part with them.


Proverbs 24:5-6
Wisdom brings strength, and knowledge gives power. Battles are won by listening to advice and making a lot of plans.


Proverbs 24:17-19
Don't be happy to see your enemies trip and fall down. The Lord will find out and be unhappy.
Then he will stop being angry with them.
Don't let evil people worry you or make you jealous.


Proverbs 24:21
My children, you must respect the Lord and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them.


Proverbs 24:26
Giving an honest answer is a sign of true friendship.


Proverbs 24:27-28
Don't accuse anyone who isn't guilty. Don't ever tell a lie or say to someone, "I'll get even with you!”


Proverbs 24:33-34
Sleep a little. Doze a little. Fold your hands and twiddle your thumbs. Suddenly poverty hits you and everything is gone!


Proverbs 25:9
When you and someone else can't get along, don't gossip about it.


Proverbs 25:12
Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.


Proverbs 25:15
Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.


Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads.


Proverbs 25:23
As surely as rain blows in from the north, anger is caused by cruel words.


Proverbs 25:27-28
Don't eat too much honey or always want praise. Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall.


Proverbs 25:2-4
A curse you don't deserve will take wings and fly away like a sparrow or a swallow.
Horses and donkeys must be beaten and bridled — and so must fools.
Don't make a fool of yourself by answering a fool.


Proverbs 26:7
A fool with words of wisdom is like an athlete with legs that can't move.


Proverbs 26:16
A lazy person says, "I am smarter than everyone else.”


Proverbs 27:2
Don't brag about yourself—let others praise you.


Proverbs 27:4
An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous person is even worse.


Proverbs 27:6
You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies.


Proverbs 27:17
Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.


Proverbs 27:23-24
You should take good care of your sheep and goats, because wealth and honor don't last forever.


Proverbs 28:8-9
If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor. God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law


Proverbs 28:11
The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them.


Proverbs 28:13-14
If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.
The Lord blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end up in trouble.


Proverbs 28:16
A heartless leader is a fool, but anyone who refuses to get rich by cheating others will live a long time.


Proverbs 28:19
Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble.


Proverbs 28:20
God blesses his loyal people, but punishes all who want to get rich quick.


Proverbs 28:22
Don't be selfish and eager to get rich— you will end up worse off than you can imagine.


Proverbs 28:24
If you cheat your parents and don't think it's wrong, you are a common thief.


Proverbs 28:27
Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.


Proverbs 29:8-9
Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.
Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.


Proverbs 29:11
Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper-be sensible and patient.


Proverbs 29:20-22
There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. Slaves that you treat kindly from their childhood will cause you sorrow.
A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.


Proverbs 30:8-12
Make me absolutely honest and don't let me be too poor or too rich. Give me just what I need. If I have too much to eat, I might forget about you; if I don't have enough, I might steal and disgrace your name.
Don't tell a slave owner something bad about one of the slaves. That slave will curse you, and you will be in trouble.
Some people curse their father and even their mother; others think they are perfect, but they are stained by sin.


Proverbs 30:17
Don't make fun of your father or disobey your mother— crows will peck out your eyes, and buzzards will eat the rest of you.


Proverbs 31:30
Charm can be deceiving, and beauty fades away, but a woman who honors the Lord deserves to be praised.