Proverbs Flashcards
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Prov 1:7 ESV)
Proverbs 3:5–6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Prov 3:5–6 ESV)
Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Prov 4:23 ESV)
Proverbs 6:16–19
16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. (Prov 6:16–19 ESV)
Proverbs 10:4
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. (Prov 10:4 ESV)
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. (Prov 10:12 ESV)
Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. (Prov 10:19 ESV)
Proverbs 10:25
When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever. (Prov 10:25 ESV)
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. (Prov 11:1 ESV)
Proverbs 11:4
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. (Prov 11:4 ESV)
Proverbs 11:12
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. (Prov 11:12 ESV)
Proverbs 11:22
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. (Prov 11:22 ESV)
Proverbs 11:26
The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it. (Prov 11:26 ESV)
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. (Prov 12:1 ESV)
Proverbs 12:9
Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. (Prov 12:9 ESV)
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. (Prov 12:15 ESV)
Proverbs 12:16
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. (Prov 12:16 ESV)
Proverbs 12:18
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Prov 12:18 ESV)
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. (Prov 12:24 ESV)
Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. (Prov 13:11 ESV)
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Prov 13:20 ESV)
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. (Prov 13:22 ESV)
Proverbs 13:24
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. (Prov 13:24 ESV)
Proverbs 14:4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. (Prov 14:4 ESV)
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Prov 14:12 ESV)
Proverbs 14:15
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. (Prov 14:15 ESV)
Proverbs 14:23
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. (Prov 14:23 ESV)
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. (Prov 14:31 ESV)
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Prov 15:1 ESV)
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Prov 15:3 ESV)
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him. (Prov 15:8 ESV)
Proverbs 15:11
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man! (Prov 15:11 ESV)
Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. (Prov 15:22 ESV)
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov 16:18 ESV)
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. (Prov 16:3 ESV)