Favorite Bible Proverbs

These bible proverbs are some of the most beloved verses in the bible. Proverbs are general rules about how life works. Proverbs in the bible are principles that if applied consistently produce godly success.

This is a list of the most famous bible proverbs.

Bible Proverbs from Chapters 1-5

Proverbs 1:8
Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. (NIV)

Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. (NIV)

Proverbs 2:1-11
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV)

Proverbs 3:11-12
My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. (NET)

Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life. (NET)

Bible Proverbs from Chapters 6-10

Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. (NIV)

Bible Proverbs from Chapters 11-15

Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. (NIV)

Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. (NET)

Proverbs 12:22
The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. (NET)

Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. (KJV)

Bible Proverbs from Chapters 16-20

Proverbs 17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (KJV)

Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (KJV)

Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (KJV)

Proverbs 19:1
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. (NASB)

Bible Proverbs from Chapters 21-25

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (KJV)

Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. (NIV)

Bible Proverbs from Chapters 26-31

Proverbs 29:25
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high. (NET)

Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies. (NET)

Favorite Proverbs Conclusion

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Bible verses marked, NIV, taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Used by permission of International Bible Society.

Bible verses marked, NET, taken from the New English Translation. Used by permission from bible.org.