Bible Proverbs
Here’s a list of well-known Bible Proverbs taken from the Book of Proverbs in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon. Each proverb contains timeless wisdom on morality, relationships, behavior, and spirituality.
List of Bible Proverbs
- “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
– Proverbs 3:5
➤ Have faith in God even when you don’t understand what’s happening.
- “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
– Proverbs 15:1
➤ Kindness calms conflicts, but harshness fuels them.
- “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
– Proverbs 16:18
➤ Arrogance leads to downfall.
- “Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
– Proverbs 27:17
➤ True friends improve each other.
- “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
– Proverbs 1:7
➤ Reverence for God leads to true wisdom.
- “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
– Proverbs 29:11
➤ Wise people control their emotions.
- “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”
– Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)
➤ Your thoughts shape your identity and actions.
- “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
– Proverbs 16:3
➤ Dedicate your work to God for success.
- “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
– Proverbs 17:22
➤ Joy promotes health; depression harms.
- “The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.”
– Proverbs 20:7
➤ Living rightly benefits future generations.
- “The tongue has the power of life and death.”
– Proverbs 18:21
➤ Words can heal or destroy—use them wisely.
- “Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.”
– Proverbs 16:8
➤ Honesty is better than dishonest success.
- “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
– Proverbs 13:20
➤ Your company shapes your future.
- “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
– Proverbs 10:12
➤ Love promotes peace; hate causes conflict.
- “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.”
– Proverbs 16:9
➤ We make plans, but God guides our path.
