Proverbs Bible Verses | Meaning, Themes & Scriptures

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness. ...

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself. ...

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going. ...

A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. ...

[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. ...

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. ...

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ...

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends. ...

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he. ...

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good. ...

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. ...

The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly. ...

📖 The Book of Proverbs: Bible Verses and Spiritual Insights