Proverbs-Wisdom (NIV84)
Wisdom verses from Proverbs. These are not just verses about wisdom, but verses that reflect wisdom or teach wisdom. Includes topics for each verse. Attempt here is to be mostly positive. Does not include or focus on "Foolishness", but that would be another good collection.
Initially based on "Proverbs-Wisdom" Collection from rincci54 in NASB, but with a few changes.
20 verses
Pbarnes@ieee.org
May 9, 2021
English
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Proverbs 11:14NIV84
Seek Advice
For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but many advisers make victory sure. -
Proverbs 11:22NIV84
Show Discretion
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout
is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. -
Proverbs 11:25NIV84
Be Generous
A generous man will prosper;
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. -
Proverbs 11:30NIV84
Wisdom of a Life Shared
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and he who wins souls is wise. -
Proverbs 12:22NIV84
Honesty
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful. -
Proverbs 13:10NIV84
Accept Advice
Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice. -
Proverbs 13:15NIV84
Be Faithful
Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard. -
Proverbs 13:20NIV84
Wise Friends
He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm. -
Proverbs 13:24NIV84
Discipline
He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. -
Proverbs 14:12NIV84
Man's Wisdom
There is a way that seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death. -
Proverbs 14:15NIV84
Prudence
A simple man believes anything,
but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. -
Proverbs 14:34NIV84
Righteousness
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. -
Proverbs 15:1NIV84
Gentleness
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger. -
Proverbs 15:3NIV84
God Sees
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and the good. -
Proverbs 16:2NIV84
Motives
All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD. -
Proverbs 16:32NIV84
Patience
Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. -
Proverbs 16:33NIV84
The Lord Decides
The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord. -
Proverbs 16:7NIV84
Peace
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. -
Proverbs 17:17NIV84
Brothers
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity. -
Proverbs 17:22NIV84
Cheerfulness
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.