Bible Verses about 'Proverbs 18:11'
- The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold;
he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. - A fool takes no pleasure in understanding
but only delights in expressing his own opinions. - The lips of a fool cause strife,
and his mouth provokes a flogging. - The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels
that corrode one’s inner being. - The name of the Lord is a tower of strength;
the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. - A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him,
but humility comes before honors. - A gift opens doors for the giver
and wins him access to the powerful. - The tongue has the power over life and death;
those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. - One who finds a wife finds happiness
and receives favor from the Lord. - Some friends can lead us to ruin,
but a true friend is closer than a brother. - Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul;
one who cherishes understanding will prosper. - A house and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. - Whoever observes the commandments will live,
but the one who scorns them will die. - Many are the plans in a human mind,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. - A man’s attraction is his kindness;
it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. - It is honorable to avoid strife,
but every fool is quarrelsome. - It is rash to pledge a sacred gift,
or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. - A man’s ways may seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs the heart. - To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. - Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life and honor too. - All day long the godless man continues to covet,
whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. - An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches,
and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. - The reward of humility and fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life. - Train a child in the way he should go,
and he will not deviate from it, even in old age. - The wealthy man lords it over the poor,
and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender. - Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it. - When you fix your gaze upon it,
it is gone before you realize it.
For it suddenly sprouts wings
and flies up to the sky like an eagle. - My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad. - The father of a good man will rejoice;
he who begets a wise son will delight in him. - In much the same manner
will wisdom be sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will not be cut off. - Like a city that has been breached and made defenseless
is the man devoid of self-control. - Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father,
and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you;
far better is a friend nearby
than a brother who is far away. - The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. - As iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. - Just as water reflects one’s face,
so does one human heart reflect another. - When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law,
even his prayer is detestable. - No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper,
but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. - A fool gives free rein to his anger,
but a wise man bides his time and calms it. - A man’s pride will bring him low,
but lowly souls will rise to honor. - The fear of others will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure. - Every word of God has proved to be true;
he is a shield to those who trust in him. - Keep falsehood and lying far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but simply provide me with the food that I need. - Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves,
and defend the rights of the destitute. - Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments;
defend the rights of the wretched and the poor. - Who can find a worthy wife?
She is far more precious than pearls. - Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. - If you would seriously consider my reproof,
I would pour out my thoughts to you
and make my precepts known to you. - For the Lord himself is the one who bestows wisdom;
from his mouth come forth knowledge and understanding. - He reserves his wisdom for the upright
and is a shield to those who lead blameless lives.
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Bible verse of the day
Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth:it is better for you that I depart.
For if I do not go away,
the Advocate will not come to you,
whereas if I go,
I will send him to you.
