Insights from Proverbs

Discipline

Proverbs 13:24

"He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him."

Proverbs 10:13

"Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgement."

Proverbs 12:1

"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid."

Proverbs 15:5

"A fool spurns his father's discipline but whoever heeds correction shows prudence."

Proverbs 15:10

"Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die."

Proverbs 15:32

"He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding."

The Fear of the Lord

Proverbs 9:10

" The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

Proverbs 14:27

"The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death."

Proverbs 15:33

"The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honour."

A Cheerful Heart

Proverbs 15:13

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit."

Proverbs 15:30

"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones."

Temper

Proverbs 14:17

"A quick tempered man does foolish things and a crafty man is hated."

Proverbs 14:29

"A patient man has great understanding, but a quick tempered man displays folly."

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 15:18

"A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a sluggard."