Best verses from Proverbs

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

For the LORD giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths.

Honour the LORD with thy substance, And with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, And thy foot shall not stumble.

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.

The blessing of the LORD , it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Commit thy works unto the LORD , And thy thoughts shall be established.

A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.

A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing , And obtaineth favour of the LORD .

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There are many devices in a man's heart; Nevertheless the counsel of the LORD , that shall stand.

Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.

The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men .

Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, And she that bare thee shall rejoice.

Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established:

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also , and he praiseth her.