Favorite Biblical Proverbs

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek the Lord’s will in all you do, and He will direct your paths.  (NLT)

Proverbs 4:23

Above all else guard you heart, for it is the wellspring of life.  (NIV)

Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.  (TEV)

Thought determines action.  — Matthew Kelly

Your become what you think about.  — Earl Nightingale

Proverbs 9:10

Respect of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  Knowledge of the Holy One results in understanding. (NLT)

Proverbs 11:21

You can sure that God will rescue the children of the godly.  (LB)

Proverbs 11:25

Those who help others are helped.  (MSG)

Proverbs 11:28

A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump.  A God shaped life is a flourishing tree.  (MSG)

Proverbs 13:7

A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life.  (MSG)

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing: another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.  (NIV)

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.  (MSG)  

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.  (NIV)

Proverbs 16:3

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.  (NIV)

Proverbs 16:9

We should make plans – counting on God to direct us.  (LB)

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.  (NIV)

Proverbs 16:20

Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be happy. 

Proverbs 22:1

Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being help in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.  Prb 22:1 (NIV)