Bible Verses about 'Proverbs 31:25-26'
- 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. - For he guards the paths of justice
and keeps watch over the way of his faithful ones. - Then you will understand equity and justice
as well as righteousness—every good path. - My son, do not forget my teaching,
but cherish my commandments in your heart,
for they will bring you length of days,
more years of life, and an abundance of prosperity. - Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you;
fasten them around your neck
and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will gain favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man. - Trust wholeheartedly in the Lord
rather than relying on your own intelligence.
In everything you do, acknowledge him,
and he will see that your paths are straight. - Do not pride yourself on your own wisdom;
fear the Lord and turn your back on evil.
This will provide healing for your flesh
and restore strength to your body. - Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your crops. - My son, do not ignore the Lord’s discipline
or refuse to accept his rebuke.
For the Lord disciplines those whom he loves,
just as a father chastises a beloved son. - Blessed is the person who has found wisdom,
the one who has gained understanding. - Do not withhold kindness from anyone to whom it is due
when it is in your power to grant it. - Do not envy a violent man
or choose to emulate any of his ways.
For the perverse man is an abomination to the Lord
whose friendship is bestowed only upon the upright. - Acquire wisdom and gain understanding;
never forget or turn aside from my words. - The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom,
and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. - Listen, my son, and take my words to heart,
and the years of your life will be multiplied. - I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom
and led you along the paths of righteousness. - My son, concentrate attentively on my words;
pay heed to the instructions I pass on to you.
Do not let them slip from your mind;
keep them forever in your heart. - Guard your heart with all possible vigilance,
for from it flow the wellsprings of life. - Turn away from the mouth that deceives
and keep your distance from lips that mislead. - Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze on what lies before you. - Ensure that the path you tread is level,
and then your ways will be sure. - Do not swerve either to the right or to the left;
keep your foot far from evil. - Observe your father’s command, my son,
and do not reject your mother’s teaching. - Or can a man walk on red-hot coals
without scorching his feet? - The fear of the Lord implies hatred of evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil ways and perverse speech. - For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the Lord. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. - A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. - Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing,
but a righteous life brings delivery from death. - Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous,
but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. - The righteous is remembered with blessings,
but the name of the wicked fades away. - A wise man will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to grief. - Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety,
but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. - Hatred stirs up strife,
but love overlooks all offenses. - Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life,
but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. - Lying lips conceal hatred,
and anyone who slanders another is a fool. - Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. - The tongue of the just man is like pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is without worth. - The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. - The hope of the righteous brings them joy,
but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers. - The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness,
but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. - When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows,
but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble.
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