Quotes about Proverbs

Wisdom teaches us that none but birds should go out early, and that not even birds should do it unless they are out of worms.

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver (Proverbs 16:16 NKJV).

I do admit to mocking atheists, because mockery is a legitimate form of debate according to my rule Book. God Himself mocks evil men who refuse His moral government (see Proverbs 1:26-27).

Proverbs takes a supremely pragmatic approach: "A wife of noble character who can find?" (31:10). This verse assumes that we are involved in a serious pursuit, actively engaging our minds to make a wise choice. And the top thing a young man should consider is this: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised" (Prov. 31:30).

Hope deferred makes the heart sick." It's not a promise but a warning. Desire realized is a tree of life, and the tree of life is only found in Genesis, Proverbs and Revelation. Genesis is what was, Proverbs is what is, and Revelation is what will be.

The excellence of aphorisms consists not so much in the expression of some rare or abstruse sentiment, as in the comprehension of some useful truth in a few words.

7Knowledge begins with respect for the LORD, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. PROVERBS 14:34

Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life. PROVERBS 18:21

In the multitude of counsellors there is safety (Proverbs 11:14).

Do not despise the LORD'S instruction … for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, just as a father, the son he delights in. Proverbs 3:11—12

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21