“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” — Proverbs 31:25–26 (ESV)

“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” — Proverbs 29:25 (ESV)

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.” — Proverbs 28:13–14 (ESV)

“A continual dripping on a rainy day and a quarrelsome wife are alike.” — Proverbs 27:15 (ESV)

“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” — Proverbs 18:13 (ESV)

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” — Proverbs 16:3, 9 (ESV)

“Better is a little where the fear of the Lord is than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” — Proverbs 15:16–17 (ESV)

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)

“A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.” — Proverbs 14:30 (ESV)

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” — Proverbs 12:18 (ESV)

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.” — Proverbs 11:2–4 (ESV)

“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.” — Proverbs 10:19–21 (ESV)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.” — Proverbs 9:10–11 (ESV)

“Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.” — Proverbs 8:10–11 (ESV)

“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.” — Proverbs 6:16–19 (ESV)