Proverbs Bible Verses | Meaning, Themes & Scriptures

The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. ...

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard. ...

Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly. ...

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health. ...

Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. ...

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil. ...

He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. ...

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. ...

A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just. ...

Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment. ...

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. ...

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. ...

📖 The Book of Proverbs: Bible Verses and Spiritual Insights