More Fav Proverbs

"A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke."

"He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction."

"By pride comes nothing but strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom."

"He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed."

"He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly."

"The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps."

"A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident."

"A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger."

"He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding."

"Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall."

"He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city."

"Children’s children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father."

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." :)

"A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all wise judgment."

^"A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his own heart."

 

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the Lord."