Biblical Proverbs

Biblical Proverbs distill ancient Israel’s wisdom tradition, often linked to Solomon. They teach prudence, justice, and reverence for God through vivid parallels about speech, work, family, and the heart.

Iron whets iron.

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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

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Let no man deceive you with vain words.

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No man can serve two masters.

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Open rebuke is better than secret love.

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Speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee.

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Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

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The borrower is servant to the lender.

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The heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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The rebellious dwell in a dry land.

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The righteous are bold as a lion.

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Wealth makes many friends.

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Where there is no vision, people perish.

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Wisdom is more precious than rubies.

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Your own friend, and your father's friend, forsake not.

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A good name is better than precious ointment.

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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.

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A just man falls seven times, and rises up again.

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Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

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As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.

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Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

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Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so.

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