My Favorite Verses from the Book of Proverbs!

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
-Proverbs 1:7

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity."
-Proverbs 3:1-2

"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
-Proverbs 3:11-12

"Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared."
 -Proverbs 3:25-26

"To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech."
-Proverbs 8:13

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
-Proverbs 9:10

"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray."
-Proverbs 12:25-26

"The Lord works out everything to its proper end- even the wicked for a day of disaster."
-Proverbs 16:4

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."
-Proverbs 16:9

"One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
-Proverbs 18:24

"A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart."
-Proverbs 21:2

"Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered."
-Proverbs 21:13

"One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend."
-Proverbs 22:11

"An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips."
-Proverbs 24:26

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring."
-Proverbs 27:1

"Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him."
-Proverbs 30:5

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."
-Proverbs 31:25

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
-Proverbs 31:30