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What Does the Bible Say About Proverbs?

Here are 6 Bible verses about proverbs, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Proverbs 12:15

    The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

    BSBThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

  2. #2Proverbs 3:5

    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

    BSBTrust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

  3. #3Proverbs 29:11

    A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

    BSBA fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

  4. #4Proverbs 27:17

    Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

    BSBAs iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

  5. #5Proverbs 23:9

    Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

    BSBDo not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  6. #6Proverbs 24:1-34

    Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. …

    BSBDo not envy wicked men or desire their company; for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble. By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. …

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