A set of Proverbs that you will NEVER forget...

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 31 helpful votes  

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 27 helpful votes

 

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 3:1-35 ESV / 26 helpful votes

 

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. ...

Proverbs 20:1-30 ESV / 25 helpful votes

 

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. ...

Proverbs 31:9 ESV / 24 helpful votes

 

Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 23:7 ESV / 21 helpful votes

 

For he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Proverbs 30:1-33 ESV / 20 helpful votes

 

The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know! Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. ...

Proverbs 22:7 ESV / 20 helpful votes

 

The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.

Proverbs 13:10 ESV / 19 helpful votes

 

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.