proverbs Flashcards
28:13
whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy
3:13
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.
9:10
The fear of the Lord, is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
24:3-4
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.
27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
1:33
But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.
3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
16:9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
19:23
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
3:3-4
Let love and faithfulness never leave you, bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
10:12
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
18:21
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
11:2
when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble comes wisdom.
10:17
“Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.”
11:24
“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.”
12:4
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”
12:14
“From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.”
13:20
walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
13:3
those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
18:20
a man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; he will be satisfied with the consequences of his words.
