Quotes about Virtue
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
- Proverbs 14:34
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
- Proverbs 16:8
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
- Proverbs 16:13
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
- Proverbs 16:32
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 18:12
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
- Proverbs 19:11
The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
- Proverbs 20:7
Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.
- Proverbs 20:11
He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
- Proverbs 21:21
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
- Proverbs 21:26
Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.
- Proverbs 24:19
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
- Proverbs 28:6