proverbs quotes

Proverbs 28:7
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons
disgraces his father.

Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest
acts of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 7:1-5
1. My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.
2. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the
apple of your eye.
3. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your
kinsman;
5. they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with
her seductive words.

Proverbs 26:10
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any
passer-by.

Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence
of the great.

Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the
snares of death.

Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings
healing.

Proverbs 28:11
A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has
discernment sees through him.

Proverbs 30:10
"Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and
you will pay for it.

Proverbs 16:23
A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote
instruction.

Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the
inheritance as one of the brothers.

Proverbs 27:15-16
15. A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day;
16. restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with
the hand.

Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.

Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone
who treats me with contempt.

Proverbs 17:20
A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is
deceitful falls into trouble.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
-- Proverbs, 26:5

Proverbs 19:22
What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.

Proverbs 27:6
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

Proverbs 21:21
He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and
honor.

Proverbs 25:21-22
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty,
give him water to drink.
22. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the
LORD will reward you.