Proverbs Bible Verses | Meaning, Themes & Scriptures

The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. ...

The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. ...

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. ...

[He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. ...

A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel. ...

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding. ...

The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit]. ...

The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. ...

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. ...

The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise. ...

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame. ...

[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. ...

📖 The Book of Proverbs: Bible Verses and Spiritual Insights