Bible Verses about 'Proverbs 16:16'
- How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver! - Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed. - Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest. - We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps. - Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful. - Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. - A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends. - Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city. - Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;
parents are the pride of their children. - Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler. - Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends. - A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need. - A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. - Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. - Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions. - Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating. - Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart. - The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe. - The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. - Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor. - Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people! - The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences. - The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord. - There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. - To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper. - Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. - Keep the commandments and keep your life;
despising them leads to death. - You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. - Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest. - Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling. - Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost. - People may be right in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their heart. - The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices. - Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor. - Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give! - Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. - True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life. - Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it. - Just as the rich rule the poor,
so the borrower is servant to the lender. - Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit. - In the blink of an eye wealth disappears,
for it will sprout wings
and fly away like an eagle. - My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice! - The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise. - In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a bright future,
and your hopes will not be cut short. - A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls. - Never abandon a friend—
either yours or your father’s.
When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.
It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. - A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend. - As a face is reflected in water,
so the heart reflects the real person. - God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
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Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.