Wisdom from Proverbs

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

7 The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

5 “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.