BHBC Word of Wisdom (from Proverbs)

Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit. - Proverbs 25:28 (NASB)

He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. - Proverbs 16:20 (NASB)

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him. - Proverbs 12:14 (NASB)

Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. - Proverbs 4:23 (NASB)

He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you. Proverbs 9:7-8 (NASB)

Do not contend with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm. - Proverbs 3:30 (NASB)

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise [a]the rest of your days. - Proverbs 19:20 (NASB) a. - in your latter end

The foolishness of man ruins his way, And his heart rages against the Lord. - Proverbs 19:3 (NASB)

A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. - Proverbs 15:1 (NASB)

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But [a]deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. - Proverbs 27:6 (NASB) a. Or excessive

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. - Proverbs 9:10 (NASB)

The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered. - Proverbs 11:25 (NASB)

The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward. - Proverbs 11:18 (NASB)

Do not say, “I will repay evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you. - Proverbs 20:22 (NASB)

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. - Proverbs 10:19 (NASB)

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor. - Proverbs 18:12 (NASB)

All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the Lord weighs the motives. - Proverbs 16:2 (NASB)

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions. - Proverbs 10:12 (NASB)

3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. - Proverbs 3:3-4 (NASB)

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. - Proverbs 28:4