Proverbs in the Bible is short sayings of
wisdom, some from King Solomon and few others. Read to be wise. Some are given
here:
1. "The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of knowledge, but fools (i.e., morally deficient)
despise wisdom and discipline."
(Proverbs 1:7).
2. "In all your ways, acknowledge
Him(the Lord), and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:6).
3. "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get
understanding." (Proverbs 4:7).
4. "Say to wisdom, 'You are my sister
(i.e., part of your family),' and call understanding your kinsman;"
(Proverbs 7:4).
5. "Lazy hands make a man poor, but
diligent hands bring wealth." (Proverbs 10: 4).
6. "Whoever trusts in his riches will
fall, but the righteous (i.e., morally right and just) will
thrive like a green leaf." (Proverbs
11:28).
7. "A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent (i.e., wise) man overlooks an insult." (Proverbs 12:22).
8. "In the way of righteousness there is
life; along that path is immortality (i.e., endless life)." (Proverbs
12:28).
9. "Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it
is attained by a righteous life." (Proverbs 16:31).
10. "Acquitting the guilty and
condemning the innocent -- the Lord detests them both."
(Proverbs 17:15).
11. "The heart of the discerning (i.e.,
persons who detect things) acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it
(i.e., knowledge) out." (Proverbs 18:15).
12. "Gold there is, and rubies in
abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel." (Proverbs
20:15).
13. "Better to live in the desert than
with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife." (Proverbs 21:19).
14. "A good name is more desirable than
great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold." (Proverbs
22:1).
15. "A wise man has great power, and a
man of knowledge increases strength." (Proverbs 24:5).
