Proverbs

8 verses from Proverbs in our curated pool.

Solomon's tradition of practical wisdom: short, sharp sayings about speech, work, money, and character. Wisdom here is skill at living, not abstract knowledge.

Proverbs 3

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

Proverbs 3:5

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Proverbs 3:6

Proverbs 4

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

Proverbs 4:23

Proverbs 11

“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”

Proverbs 11:25

Proverbs 15

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs 16

“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”

Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 17

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”

Proverbs 17:22

Proverbs 18

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

Proverbs 18:10

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