Top 25 Bible Verses from the Book of Proverbs ” The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. Proverbs 4:23 Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. Proverbs 6:6 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you. Proverbs 9:8 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1 The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. Proverbs 13:24 There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12 A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. Proverbs 15:1 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with turmoil. Proverbs 15:16 Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time. Proverbs 17:17 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Proverbs 18:12 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 One with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Start a youth out on his way; even when he grows old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Every word of God is pure; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. Proverbs 31:30
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