Proverbs

A man's wisdom gives him patience;
it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11)

A man's steps are directed by the LORD.
How then can anyone understand his own way? (Proverbs 20:24)

Do not speak to a fool,
for he will scorn the wisdom of your words. (Proverbs 23:9)

It is not good to eat too much honey,
nor is it honorable to seek one's own honour. (Proverbs 25:27)

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
someone else, and not your own lips. (Proverbs 27:2)

He who is full loathes honey,
but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. (Proverbs 27:7)

As iron sharpen's iron,
so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

He who trusts in himself is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. (Proverbs 28:26)

Do you see a man who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for him. (Proverbs 29:20)

Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. (Proverbs 29:25)

He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor
than he who has a flattering tongue. (Proverbs 28:23)

A rich man may be wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. (Proverbs 28:11)