The Illustrated Proverb

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Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife. —Proverbs 21:19

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Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked....

Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. —Proverbs 10:6

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A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. —Proverbs 15:13

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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will...

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. —Proverbs 14:11

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The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the...

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD. —Proverbs 21:31

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Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a...

Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. —Proverbs 11:28

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A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. —Proverbs 11:13

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A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own...

A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way? —Proverbs 20:24

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The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. —Proverbs...

The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. —Proverbs 22:9

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Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the...

Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead. —Proverbs 21:16

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Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a...

Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. —Proverbs 25:24

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

The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. —Proverbs 28:1

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An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. —Proverbs 24:26

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Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry. —Proverbs 19:15

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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed...

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. —Proverbs 13:9

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Listen to advice and accept discipline; and at the end you will be counted among...

Listen to advice and accept discipline; and at the end you will be counted among the wise. —Proverbs 19:20

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Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is...

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. —Proverbs 20:1

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All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. —Proverbs 14:23

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Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your...

Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. —Proverbs 4:26

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Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them...

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. —Proverbs 19:17

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A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes....

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes. —Proverbs 13:1

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The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. —Proverbs 10:14

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The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom! —Proverbs 4:7

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As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. —Proverbs 27:19

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Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your...

Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. —Proverbs 3:9-10