Proverbs Session Pt. 1 (Dealing with unfriendly people)

Proverbs

 

Proverbs 29:11 ESV / 57 helpful votes

 

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

Proverbs 3:5 ESV / 55 helpful votes

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 51 helpful votes

 

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

Proverbs 27:17 ESV / 37 helpful votes

 

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

James 1:5 ESV / 35 helpful votes

 

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Proverbs 24:1-34 ESV / 35 helpful votes

 

Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble. By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, ...

Proverbs 23:9 ESV / 34 helpful votes

 

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 31 helpful votes

 

The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. ...

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 30 helpful votes

 

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

Proverbs 20:1-30 ESV / 24 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 3:1-35 ESV / 24 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 31:9 ESV / 22 helpful votes

 

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

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 22 helpful votes

 

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

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 13:10 ESV / 20 helpful votes

 

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

Proverbs 30:1-33 ESV / 19 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 11:2 ESV / 19 helpful votes

 

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 31:8 ESV / 18 helpful votes

 

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 22:7 ESV / 18 helpful votes

 

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

Proverbs 21:20 ESV / 18 helpful votes

 

Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.

Proverbs 12:18 ESV / 18 helpful votes

 

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 16:16 ESV / 17 helpful votes

 

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 19:2 ESV / 16 helpful votes

 

Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.

Proverbs 17:17 ESV / 16 helpful votes

 

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

Proverbs 16:1-7 ESV / 16 helpful votes

 

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. ...

Proverbs 9:10 ESV / 16 helpful votes

 

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

Ephesians 4:29 ESV / 15 helpful votes

 

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Proverbs 19:20 ESV / 15 helpful votes

 

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.