Top 100 Quotes About Proverbs
#1. Proverbs 17:6 reminds grandparents, Children's children are a crown to the aged.
Warren W. Wiersbe
#2. A foolish person who does the same foolish things is like a dog that returns to where it has to throw up.
~ Proverbs 26:11
Bible Verses
#3. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Bible KJV
#4. Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies. She will not hinder him but help him all her life. PROVERBS 31:10, 12
Francine Rivers
#5. The Proverbs 31 woman is not the model of a perfect woman. She is the model of a committed woman under God.
Tony Evans
#6. God is concerned with the heart - the well-spring of life (Proverbs 4:23). Parents tend to focus on the externals of behavior rather than the internal overflow of the heart.
Tedd Tripp
#7. But such is life, the silliest proverbs prove to be true, and when a man thinks, now it's all right, it's not all right by a longshot. Man proposes, God disposes, and there's always that last straw to break the camel's back.
Alfred Doblin
#8. A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth, and the work of a man's hands will reward him. Proverbs 12:14
Beth Moore
#9. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. (Proverbs 18:2)
Jan Silvious
#10. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. - Proverbs 3:3
Gary Chapman
#11. As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. - PROVERBS 11:22
Rachel Held Evans
#12. There are proverbs about frying pans and fires that I might have quoted to myself, but I preferred to adapt a different one to my purposes: better the devil that would attack everyone impartially than the devil specifically looking to kill us.
Marie Brennan
#13. For proverbs are the pith, the proprieties, the proofs, the purities, the elegancies, as the commonest so the commendablest phrases of a language. To use them is a grace, to understand them a good.
John Florio
#14. Proverbs 18:10, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower.
James MacDonald
#15. I once heard an elder say that the dead who have no use for their words leave them as part of their children's inheritance. Proverbs, teeth suckings, obscenities, even grunts and moans once inserted in special places during conversations, all are passed along to the next heir.
Edwidge Danticat
#16. Proverbs 21:30 (NIV). There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD ...
Anonymous
#17. Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life. PROVERBS 18:21
Ben Carson
#18. One of the falsest of proverbs is that you must lie on the bed that you have made. The experience of life shows that people are constantly doing things which must lead to disaster, and yet by come chance manage to evade the result of their folly.
W. Somerset Maugham
#19. Envy thou not the oppressor, And choose none of his ways. - Proverbs 3:31
James Ellroy
#20. Whatever we focus our attention on is what will dominate our thoughts (Proverbs 23:7). If our thoughts are dominated by the things of this world then we are going to get worldly results in our lives. We need to focus on God to get godly results.
Andrew Wommack
#21. Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him (Proverbs 22:15).
Tedd Tripp
#22. Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in deep darkness (Proverbs 20:20).
Stormie O'martian
#23. The idea that Wisdom could be a divine hypostasis - an aspect of God that is a distinct being from God that nonetheless is itself God - is rooted in a fascinating passage of the Hebrew Bible, Proverbs 8. ... God made all things in his wisdom, so much so that Wisdom is seen as a co-creator of sorts.
Bart D. Ehrman
#24. Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Joyce Meyer
#25. It says somewhere - in the Book of Proverbs, I think - that lying lips are abomination to the Lord, but they that deal truly are his delight. I considered my words carefully before I spoke them.
Alan Bradley
#26. Proverbs tells us, "The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped."12 Those who pass along insights get more from God.
Rick Warren
#27. Proverbs were anterior to boots, and formed the wisdom of the vulgar, and in the earliest ages were the unwritten laws of morality.
Benjamin Disraeli
#28. It's unarguable to say that every one of us has been moved by the beauty of what I have called snapshots, but for photographers they are charms and proverbs, and like lightening or wild strawberries ...
Tod Papageorge
#29. Proverbs 19:17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
Lois Jackson
#30. A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. - Proverbs 15:18
Gary Chapman
#32. I can't imagine myself falling for a man who can't cite ten proverbs, five philosophical allusions, and the names of three composers).
Anonymous
#33. How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver (Proverbs 16:16 NKJV).
T.D. Jakes
#34. Fathers should display more kindness than other men their children are around. This is what their kids are longing to experience (Proverbs 19:22). Mothers should have words of kindness flowing from their lips (Proverbs 31:26).
Stephen Kendrick
#35. Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. Proverbs 12:18 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rescue of those who are crushed. Proverbs 31:8
Wendy Duke
#36. Men, crumpled like bed-sheets in hospitals,
And women, battered like overused proverbs.
Vladimir Mayakovsky
#37. Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21
Beth Moore
#38. Religious Jews believe that all things come from God, as God owns everything. The Tanakh says, "The Lord makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others up" (NLT, 1 Samuel 2:7). "The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it" (NIV, Proverbs 10:22).
H.W. Charles
#39. He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done. PROVERBS 19:17
Joel Osteen
#40. Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten.
Chinua Achebe
#41. It was huge to read the Proverbs of the day every morning, it was huge to read the Psalm of the day every morning and to get that in us and get us going before the day even started.
Tim Tebow
#42. Our proverbs want rewriting. They were made in winter, and it is summer now; spring-time for me, I think, a very dance of blossoms in blue skies.
Oscar Wilde
#43. People quote proverbs without realizing they're really in awe of the authority of their truth and the power of their expression ...
John Geddes
#44. Let Me love you and show you what you deserve. Give me the opportunity to mold you into the woman you are to become. Allow me to show you what qualities you must possess to be that woman of integrity in Proverbs 31. Learn to love me with your full heart. Learn to accept pure love without
Olivia Stith
#45. As I was walking among the fires of Hell, delighted with the enjoyments of Genius; which to Angels looked like torment and insanity, I collected some proverbs
William Blake
#46. Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Robert J. Morgan
#47. The use of proverbs is characteristic of an unlettered people. They are invaluable treasures to dunces with good memories.
John Hay
#48. Proverbs accordingly are somewhat analogous to those medical Formulas which, being in frequent use, are kept ready-made-up in the chemists' shops, and which often save the framing of a distinct Prescription.
Richard Whately
#49. When it comes to yourself, follow God's formula-
deny yourself of overindulgence (Proverbs 23:2 and 30:8),
examine yourself for any sinful habits (1 Corinthians 11:28),
% exercise yourself to godliness (1 Timothy 4:7), and
IK- develop self-control (Galatians 5:23).
Elizabeth George
#50. In Proverbs, a wisdom book of the Hebrew Scriptures, a cat would find a few "wisdom" passages as noxious as the Garden of Eden passages. Again the symbology of fruit being eaten
Leviak B. Kelly
#51. Wisdom - the wisdom of God - is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom (Proverbs 4:7).
Chris Oyakhilome
#53. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones" (Proverbs 17:22).
Emmanuel N. Obu
#54. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. PROVERBS 16:9
Mark Batterson
#55. I do admit to mocking atheists, because mockery is a legitimate form of debate according to my rule Book. God Himself mocks evil men who refuse His moral government (see Proverbs 1:26-27).
Ray Comfort
#56. Proverbs may not improperly be called the philosophy of the common people.
James Howell
#57. He that winneth souls is wise (Proverbs 11:30) - Those are the best educated ministers, who win the most souls.
Charles Grandison Finney
#59. In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has" (Proverbs 21:20, NIV).
Gary Chapman
#60. The reflections of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. Proverbs 16:1
Beth Moore
#61. The book of Proverbs makes the same point: Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him. (14.31)
Marcus J. Borg
#62. Proverbs 23:9 9Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
John F. MacArthur Jr.
#63. One of our sillier Zemblan proverbs says: the lost glove is happy. Promptly
Vladimir Nabokov
#64. The nation's image has become more like a chameleon - accepting whatever trend marketers concoct. Gone are the days of reverencing a holy God in the church or within ourselves. Yet the Bible tells us, "Happy is the man who is always reverent" (Proverbs 28:14 NKJV).
Billy Graham
#65. Wealth is a planned result that requires productive work and dedication. The Tanakh says, "The plans of the diligent lead only to abundance; but all who rush in arrive only at want" (CJB, Proverbs 21:5).
H.W. Charles
#66. The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. PROVERBS 16:9
Charles R. Swindoll
#67. PROVERBS 1:7-9 ENGAGE 1:7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but foolsa despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. 9 They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.
Anonymous
#68. Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories - first carefully turning them inside out.
G.K. Chesterton
#69. He talks in proverbs. There's nothing I can say in reply.
Jeet Thayil
#70. My favorite book in the Bible is always Proverbs because it's where you can find wisdom for no matter what you're going through. It hits me every time I read it. I've always read Proverbs regularly because it helps me deal with what's happening every day in real life.
Torii Hunter
#71. I continue to do something I've done since I was 18, and that is read a chapter of Proverbs every day as part of my daily devotion. I still maintain that.
Mike Huckabee
#73. Religious Jews are protected from serving creditors. One of the 613 mitzvah is not to borrow with interest (Deuteronomy 23:20). Unwise borrowing puts you in a position of servitude (Proverbs 22:7). Much
H.W. Charles
#74. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5
Lakeisha Dixon
#75. Proverbs 18:22 says, He who finds a wife finds a good thing.
James MacDonald
#76. People with boundary problems usually have distorted attitudes about responsibility. They feel that to hold people responsible for their feelings, choices, and behaviors is mean. However, Proverbs repeatedly says that setting limits and accepting responsibility will save lives (Prov. 13:18, 24).
Henry Cloud
#77. Poets are like proverbs: you can always find one to contradict another.
Jules Verne
#78. I collect axioms, paradoxes, maxims, teaching stories, proverbs, and aphorisms of all sorts, because I love to see complex ideas distilled into a few words.
Gretchen Rubin
#79. Proverbs 29:23 23A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
Anonymous
#80. Sometimes it takes a broken heart for us to finally let Jesus in. Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways. - Proverbs 20:30 GNT
Kyle Idleman
#81. The wise men of old have sent most of their morality down the stream of time in the light skiff of apothegm or epigram; and the proverbs of nations, which embody the commonsense of nations, have the brisk concussion of the most sparkling wit.
Edwin Percy Whipple
#82. Proverbs 15:1-3 1 A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. 2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Anonymous
#84. Proverbs 18:8 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.
Anonymous
#85. Pleasant words are a honeycomb;
Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24)
Norma Vaughn Danzey
#86. In all your getting, get understand. Proverbs paraphrased
Katie Canty
#87. Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. PROVERBS 23:23
Joel Osteen
#88. He who sows discord in his own house will inherit the wind. Proverbs 11:19
Anonymous
#89. Proverbs 31:25 ~ "Strength and dignity are your clothing as you smile at your future!
Carla Burns
#90. Listen, my sons, to a father's discipline, and pay attention so that you may gain understanding. Proverbs 4:1
Beth Moore
#92. According to Ahava, the woman described in Proverbs 31 is not some ideal that exists out there; she is present in each one of us when we do even the smallest things with valor.
Rachel Held Evans
#93. Proverbs are, for the most part, rules of morals, and as such are often effective.
James Sharp
#94. could tell that one of the Russian proverbs he loved was on the way. 'The only place with free cheese is a mousetrap
A.D. Miller
#95. A good-humored wife who appreciates most, if not all, of my humor - her price is far above rubies, as the book of Proverbs doesn't quite say.
Andrew Hudgins
#96. Proverbs 16:28-30 28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. 29 Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path. 30 With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief.
Anonymous
#97. Proverbs 21:15 NIV:
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
Anonymous
#98. A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel. PROVERBS 1:5
Stormie O'martian
#99. Proverbs 16 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans ...
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#100. I always think it is kind of funny when it comes to wisdom, and I say God has a sense of humor, because my middle name is Solomon, and I love the Book of Proverbs which is written by Solomon, and I have read from the Book of Proverbs to start and end every day since I was 14.
Benjamin Carson
