The most popular Bible verses from Proverbs - Page 2

Found 915 Verses (from 11)

Proverbs 1:3

Bible Rank: 1,133

For receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair NIV

Receive instruction in wise dealing and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, righteousness, justice, and integrity AMP

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; KJV

Proverbs 9:10

Bible Rank: 1,164

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NIV

The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight and understanding. AMP

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. KJV

Proverbs 17:22

Bible Rank: 1,419

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. NIV

A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. [Prov. 12:25; 15:13, 15.] AMP

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. KJV

Proverbs 6:16

Bible Rank: 1,489

There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: NIV

These six things the Lord hates, indeed, seven are an abomination to Him: AMP

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: KJV

Proverbs 1:4

Bible Rank: 1,523

For giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young – NIV

That prudence may be given to the simple, and knowledge, discretion, and discernment to the youth-- AMP

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. KJV

Proverbs 28:13

Bible Rank: 1,557

Those who conceal their sins do not prosper, but those who confess and renounce them find mercy. NIV

He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will obtain mercy. [Ps. 32:3, 5; I John 1:8-10.] AMP

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. KJV

Proverbs 16:3

Bible Rank: 1,638

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. NIV

Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed. AMP

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. KJV

Proverbs 16:9

Bible Rank: 1,653

In their hearts human beings plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. NIV

A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. [Ps. 37:23; Prov. 20:24; Jer. 10:23.] AMP

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. KJV

Proverbs 16:18

Bible Rank: 1,688

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. NIV

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. AMP

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. KJV

Proverbs 15:1

Bible Rank: 1,806

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. NIV

A SOFT answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. [Prov. 25:15.] AMP

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. KJV