The most popular Bible verses from Proverbs - Page 55

Found 915 Verses (from 541)

Proverbs 14:14

Bible Rank: 17,996

The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. NIV

The backslider in heart [from God and from fearing God] shall be filled with [the fruit of] his own ways, and a good man shall be satisfied with [the fruit of] his ways [with the holy thoughts and actions which his heart prompts and in which he delights]. AMP

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. KJV

Proverbs 14:2

Bible Rank: 17,997

Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. NIV

He who walks in uprightness reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, but he who is contrary and devious in his ways despises Him. AMP

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. KJV

Proverbs 17:6

Bible Rank: 18,011

Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. NIV

Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers. [Ps. 127:3; 128:3.] AMP

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. KJV

Proverbs 15:15

Bible Rank: 18,015

All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. NIV

All the days of the desponding and afflicted are made evil [by anxious thoughts and forebodings], but he who has a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of circumstances]. AMP

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. KJV

Proverbs 28:9

Bible Rank: 18,034

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. NIV

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law [of God and man], even his prayer is an abomination, hateful and revolting [to God]. [Ps. 66:18; 109:7; Prov. 15:8; Zech. 7:11.] AMP

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. KJV

Proverbs 28:26

Bible Rank: 18,046

Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. NIV

He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. [James 1:5.] AMP

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. KJV

Proverbs 16:16

Bible Rank: 18,059

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! NIV

How much better it is to get skillful and godly Wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. [Prov. 8:10, 19.] AMP

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! KJV

Proverbs 18:17

Bible Rank: 18,084

In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. NIV

He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him. AMP

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. KJV

Proverbs 19:14

Bible Rank: 18,104

Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. NIV

House and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but a wise, understanding, and prudent wife is from the Lord. [Prov. 18:22.] AMP

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. KJV

Proverbs 16:33

Bible Rank: 18,116

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. NIV

The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly of the Lord [even the events that seem accidental are really ordered by Him]. AMP

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. KJV