Quotes about Proverbs
and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.
— Proverbs 24:34
These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
— Proverbs 25:1
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
— Proverbs 25:12
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
— Proverbs 25:13
Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
— Proverbs 26:2
Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
— Proverbs 26:6
Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
— Proverbs 26:8
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
— Proverbs 26:17
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
— Proverbs 27:9
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
— Proverbs 27:11
Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.
— Proverbs 27:22
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
— Proverbs 28:22