Proverbs Flashcards

Question

Proverbs 22:15 - A Child’s heart

Answer 1

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Answer 2

[30] I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, [31] and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. [32] Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction. [33] A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, [34] and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.

Answer 3

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

Answer 4

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.

Answer 5

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Answer 6

For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his paths.

Answer 7

Do not desire her beauty in your heart, and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes;

Answer 8

Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,

Answer 9

The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

Answer 10

The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Answer 11

A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Answer 12

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Answer 13

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.

Answer 14

Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

Answer 15

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Answer 16

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Answer 17

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Answer 18

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

Answer 19

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Answer 20

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Answer 21

Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

Answer 22

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

Answer 23

Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.

Answer 24

When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.

Answer 25

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.

Answer 26

The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.

Answer 27

The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Answer 28

An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

Answer 29

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

Answer 30

Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.

Answer 31

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Answer 32

The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.

Answer 33

Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.

Answer 34

Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

Answer 35

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

Answer 36

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Answer 37

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.

Answer 38

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

Answer 39

Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever; and does a crown endure to all generations?

Answer 40

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Answer 41

Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.

Answer 42

Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

Answer 43

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Answer 44

Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings.

Answer 45

For the upright will inhabit the land, and those with integrity will remain in it, but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the treacherous will be rooted out of it.

Answer 46

Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.

Answer 47

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Answer 48

The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

Answer 49

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Answer 50

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

Answer 51

He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.

Answer 52

The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

Answer 53

A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

Answer 54

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

Answer 55

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.

Answer 56

[2] To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, [3] to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; [4] to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

Answer 57

[19] The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; [20] by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.

Answer 58

he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

Answer 59

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Answer 60

Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Answer 61

A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

Answer 62

Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

Answer 63

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.

Answer 64

The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

Answer 65

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

Answer 66

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Answer 67

The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Answer 68

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.

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