Proverbs Bible Verses | Meaning, Themes & Scriptures

The sluggard [is] wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. ...

He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears. ...

As a mad [man] who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, ...

So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? ...

Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. ...

[As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife. ...

The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. ...

Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross. ...

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; ...

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart. ...

[Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the [whole] congregation. ...

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. ...

📖 The Book of Proverbs: Bible Verses and Spiritual Insights