Proverbs Bible Verses

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

— Proverbs 1:7 · KJV

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7 · KJV
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5 · KJV
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6 · KJV
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Proverbs 4:23 · KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10 · KJV
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12 · KJV
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1 · KJV
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3 · KJV
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 · KJV
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17 · KJV
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 · KJV
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17 · KJV

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