The book of proverbs, inspired by God, written by the great wise man King Solomon... Proverbs from the book of Proverbs

General quotes  from the book of Proverbs

"You can lead a fool to wisdom, but you can't make him think"

This is one of the general Proverbs, were wisdom is concerned and has been quoted a lot in included sayings, quotes.

• It is the Lord's blessing that makes you richer, hard work can make you no richer

• Honest people are safe and secure, but dishonest people will always be caught.

• Anyone who hides hatred is a liar, Anyone who spreads gossip is a fool.

• Never get a lazy person to do something for you, he will be as irritating as vinegar on your teeth or smoke in your eyes.

• Riches will do you no good on the day you face death, but honesty can save your life.

• Saying: It is foolish to speak scornfully of others, if you are sensible, you will keep quit.

• Lazy people will never have money, but aggressive people will get rich.

• You do yourself a favor when you are kind, If you are cruel, you only hurt yourself.

• Beauty in a women without good judgment is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.

• Some people spend their money freely and still grow richer. Others are cautions, and yet grow poorer.

• Proverb: Those who depend on their wealth will have nothing at the end.

• A good wife is her husbands joy and pride; but a wife who brings shame on her husband is like a cancer in his bones.

• Proverb: If you are intelligent, you will be praised, if you are stupid, people will look down on you.

• It is better to be an ordinary person working for a living than to play the part of someone great but go hungry.

• Your reward depends on what you say and what you do, at the end you will get what you deserve

• Thoughtless words can wound as deeply  as a sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

• A lie has a short life, but truth lives on.

• Proverb: Worry can rob you of happiness, kind words gives happiness

• If someone is hungry with you, a gift in secret will calm him down

• When you sit down with someone important, keep in mind who he is.

More Proverbs from the book of Proverbs

• Homes are built on the foundation of wisdom and understanding

• Being wise is better than being strong

• Never eat to much honey than you need, it will make you vomit.

• Don't visit your neighbor too often, they may get tired of you, start hating you.

• If you can't control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls waiting to be attacked.

• Curses cannot hurt you unless you deserve them