Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools \despise wisdom and discipline.” NIV
but fools \despise wisdom and discipline.” NIV
“ Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God;
only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.” The Message
only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.” The Message
Proverbs 3:4-6
“Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.” ~Proverbs 3:4-6
and he will make your paths straight.” ~Proverbs 3:4-6
Proverbs 9:10
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” NIV
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” NIV
I love this.
Proverbs 15:33
“The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord brings instruction in Wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” The Message
Proverbs 14:2
“An honest life shows respect for God;
a degenerate life is a slap in his face.” The Message
a degenerate life is a slap in his face.” The Message
Proverbs 14:27
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.” NIV
turning a man from the snares of death.” NIV
“The Fear-of-God is a spring of living water
so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.” The Message
so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.” The Message
Proverbs 19:15
“Laziness throws one into a deep sleep,
and an idle person will go hungry.” GOD’S WORD Translation
and an idle person will go hungry.” GOD’S WORD Translation
“Life collapses on loafers;
lazybones go hungry.” The Message
lazybones go hungry.” The Message
Proverbs 24:23-25
More Sayings of the Wise – An Honest Answer
“It's wrong, very wrong,
to go along with injustice.
Whoever whitewashes the wicked
gets a black mark in the history books,
But whoever exposes the wicked
will be thanked and rewarded.” The Message
to go along with injustice.
Whoever whitewashes the wicked
gets a black mark in the history books,
But whoever exposes the wicked
will be thanked and rewarded.” The Message
Learning From Wise People
“These also are the sayings of wise people:
Showing partiality as a judge is not good.
Whoever says to a guilty person, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by people and condemned by nations.
But people will be pleased with those who convict a guilty person,
and a great blessing will come to them.” GOD’S WORD Translation
Whoever says to a guilty person, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by people and condemned by nations.
But people will be pleased with those who convict a guilty person,
and a great blessing will come to them.” GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs 28:14
“Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD,
but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.” NIV
but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.” NIV
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