Proverbs Bible Verses | Meaning, Themes & Scriptures

A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence. ...

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. ...

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. ...

A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame. ...

Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. ...

There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches. ...

The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. ...

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. ...

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom. ...

Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. ...

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life. ...

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. ...

📖 The Book of Proverbs: Bible Verses and Spiritual Insights