The most popular Bible verses from Proverbs - Page 90

Found 915 Verses (from 891)

Proverbs 27:16

Bible Rank: 26,454

Restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. NIV

Whoever attempts to restrain [a contentious woman] might as well try to stop the wind--his right hand encounters oil [and she slips through his fingers]. AMP

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. KJV

Proverbs 25:10

Bible Rank: 26,455

Or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand. NIV

Lest he who hears you revile you and bring shame upon you and your ill repute have no end. AMP

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. KJV

Proverbs 25:5

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Remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. NIV

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). AMP

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. KJV

Proverbs 26:9

Bible Rank: 26,618

Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. NIV

Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man, so is a proverb in the mouth of a [self-confident] fool. AMP

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools. KJV

Proverbs 29:26

Bible Rank: 26,759

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. NIV

Many crave and seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord. AMP

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. KJV

Proverbs 29:9

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If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. NIV

If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest. AMP

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. KJV

Proverbs 21:7

Bible Rank: 26,761

The violence of the wicked will drag them away, for they refuse to do what is right. NIV

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, because they refuse to do justice. AMP

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. KJV

Proverbs 30:27

Bible Rank: 27,144

Locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks NIV

The locusts have no king, yet they go forth all of them by bands AMP

The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; KJV

Proverbs 29:13

Bible Rank: 27,282

The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. NIV

The poor man and the oppressor meet together--the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. AMP

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. KJV

Proverbs 26:25

Bible Rank: 27,539

Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. NIV

When he speaks kindly, do not trust him, for seven abominations are in his heart. AMP

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. KJV