100+ Best Proverbs Quotes from the Bible – Timeless Wisdom for Daily Life

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. — Proverbs 9:10

Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. — Proverbs 4:5

For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot compare with her. — Proverbs 8:11

The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool brings ruin near. — Proverbs 10:14

A prudent man sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. — Proverbs 22:3

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. — Proverbs 12:15

Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten rulers who are in a city. — Ecclesiastes 7:19

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. — Proverbs 18:15

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will find good. — Proverbs 19:8

Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. — Proverbs 23:12

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. — Proverbs 15:7

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. — Proverbs 24:3

Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider its ways and be wise. — Proverbs 6:6

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come upon you like a robber. — Proverbs 6:10-11

The hand of the diligent makes rich, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor. — Proverbs 10:4

He who is slack in his work is brother to him who destroys. — Proverbs 18:9

The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. — Proverbs 13:4

In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty. — Proverbs 14:23

The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is precious to a man. — Proverbs 12:27

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings. — Proverbs 22:29

The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. — Proverbs 21:5

Laziness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. — Proverbs 19:15

I passed by the field of the sluggard and the vineyard of the man lacking sense. — Proverbs 24:30

The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. — Proverbs 21:25

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. — Proverbs 18:21

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. — Proverbs 13:3

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. — Proverbs 16:24

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. — Proverbs 10:19

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly. — Proverbs 15:2

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. — Proverbs 12:16

A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin. — Proverbs 26:28

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. — Proverbs 18:8

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul. — Proverbs 13:3

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. — Proverbs 12:19

The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks. — Proverbs 25:23

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. — Proverbs 16:18

Before honor is humility. — Proverbs 15:33

A man's pride brings him low, but a humble spirit preserves honor. — Proverbs 29:23

The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. — Proverbs 15:33

Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin. — Proverbs 21:4

It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud. — Proverbs 16:19

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; though they join forces, they will not go unpunished. — Proverbs 16:5

Like a dog that returns to its vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. — Proverbs 26:11

A scoffer does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise. — Proverbs 15:12

The highway of the upright avoids evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. — Proverbs 16:17

The proud and arrogant, whose name is 'Boastful,' is full of lies and walks with a haughty step. — Proverbs 21:24

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. — Proverbs 3:6

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. — Proverbs 18:10

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. — Psalm 125:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved. — Psalm 55:22

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. — Psalm 37:5

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. — Jeremiah 17:7

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. — Nahum 1:7

Let your heart be strengthened by grace, not by rules. We have an altar from which those outside have no right to eat. — Hebrews 13:9

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. — Isaiah 40:30-31

The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. — Proverbs 12:26

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness. — Proverbs 15:9

The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. — Psalm 37:29

The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. — Proverbs 4:18

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. — Proverbs 28:1

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. — Proverbs 10:7

The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. — Proverbs 13:5

The Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. — Psalm 1:6

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. — Proverbs 14:12

The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. — Proverbs 20:7

The righteous man regards the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. — Proverbs 12:10

The righteous will rejoice when he sees vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked. — Psalm 58:10

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. — Proverbs 22:15

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death. — Proverbs 19:18

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. — Proverbs 13:24

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. — Proverbs 23:13

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. — Proverbs 10:1

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. — Proverbs 23:22

Correct your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul. — Proverbs 29:17

The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. — Proverbs 29:15

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. — Proverbs 6:20

Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. — Proverbs 9:8

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4

Better a little with righteousness than great riches with injustice. — Proverbs 16:8

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. — Proverbs 22:7

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops. — Proverbs 3:9

Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. — Ecclesiastes 5:10

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. — Proverbs 22:1

The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it. — Proverbs 10:22

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. — Proverbs 23:4

Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. — Proverbs 30:8

Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. — Proverbs 14:31

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes will receive many curses. — Proverbs 28:27

The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. — Proverbs 22:9

Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. — Proverbs 13:11

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17

Perfidious people carry tales; avoid a man who flatters with his lips. — Proverbs 20:19

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend comes from heartfelt counsel. — Proverbs 27:9

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. — Proverbs 27:6

Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family. — Proverbs 27:10

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. — Proverbs 27:6

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. — Proverbs 13:20

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. — Proverbs 11:13

Bad company corrupts good character. — 1 Corinthians 15:33

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. — Proverbs 21:3

Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. — Psalm 82:3

Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great. — Leviticus 19:15

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. — Proverbs 29:7

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. — Proverbs 31:8

It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice. — Proverbs 18:5

Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! — Amos 5:24

The king delights in a righteous tongue; he loves the one who speaks what is right. — Proverbs 16:13

An unjust man builds up a fortune with a dishonest scale, but the Lord detests this. — Proverbs 11:1

Robbing the poor is robbing their Maker, and withholding kindness from the needy is sin. — Proverbs 14:31

Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. — Proverbs 21:13

Doing what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. — Proverbs 21:3