Bible Verses about 'Proverbs 21:31'

A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD… Proverbs 21:2

A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 righteousness judgment understanding
To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3 honesty righteousness sacrifice

Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs 21:21 love righteousness life
All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.
Proverbs 21:26 greed giving materialism
A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1 money materialism relationships
Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe
Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6 righteousness family children
The rich rule over the poor,
and the borrower is slave to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7 money debt slavery
Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
Proverbs 23:4 money greed planning
Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
for they will surely sprout wings
and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
Proverbs 23:5 money desires materialism
My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed.
Proverbs 23:15 wisdom heart joy
The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
Proverbs 23:24 joy wisdom family
Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:14 wisdom seeking hope
Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 self-control desires
Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you—
better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
Proverbs 27:10 friendship family neighbor
The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety protection
As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17 friendship relationships mind
As water reflects the face,
so one’s life reflects the heart.
Proverbs 27:19 life heart
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.
Proverbs 28:9 prayer obedience listening
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 sin confession mercy
Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.
Proverbs 29:11 anger wisdom self-control
Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 humility pride
Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25 trust fear
Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:5 truth Word of God protection
Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
Proverbs 30:8 materialism food money
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Proverbs 31:8 speaking weakness
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:9 righteousness speaking giving
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10 valuable marriage relationships
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 awe beauty
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 awe wisdom learning
Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:23 conversion repentance wisdom
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 Word of God wisdom
He holds success in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.
Proverbs 2:7 righteousness blessing protection
For he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.
Proverbs 2:8 righteousness protection obedience
Then you will understand what is right and just
and fair—every good path.
Proverbs 2:9 righteousness goodness honesty
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Proverbs 3:1-2 law life heart
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4 love reward heart
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 trust dependence heart
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:7-8 awe blessing evil
Honor the Lord with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops.
Proverbs 3:9 money sacrifice giving
My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
Proverbs 3:11-12 love Father learning
Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding.
Proverbs 3:13 wisdom mind understanding
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
Proverbs 3:27 honesty giving debt
Do not envy the violent
or choose any of their ways.
For the Lord detests the perverse
but takes the upright into his confidence.
Proverbs 3:31-32 trust righteousness planning
Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5 wisdom understanding Word of God
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 wisdom understanding
Listen, my son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 4:10 Word of God obedience law
I instruct you in the way of wisdom
and lead you along straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11 wisdom learning righteousness
My son, pay attention to what I say;
turn your ear to my words.
Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21 listening Word of God heart
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 life heart protection