1. Proverbs for Teachers

2. Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1

3. Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you
Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people and you will gain a good reputation. Proverbs 3:3-4

4. Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, but you destroy yourself when you are cruel. Proverbs 11:17

5. The generous prosper and are satisfied; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

6. Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12

7. A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11

8. Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but those who are wise will calm anger. Proverbs 29:8

9. Keep away from angry, short-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul. Proverbs 22:24

10. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1

11. Disregarding another person’s faults preserves love; telling about them separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9

12. Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarrelling
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarrelling. Proverbs 20:3

13. Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. Proverbs 14:9

14. It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city. Proverbs 16:32

15. People with integrity have firm footing, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall. Proverbs 10:9

16. To learn you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction
To learn you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. Proverbs 12:1

17. People who accept correction are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore it will lead others astray. Proverbs 10:17

18. A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash
A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash. Proverbs 15:14

19. What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts
What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts. Proverbs 18:13

20. Intelligent people are always open to new ideas
Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them. Proverbs 18:15

21. If you listen to constructive criticism you will be at home among the wise. Proverbs 15:31

22. Zeal without knowledge is not good; a person who moves too quickly may go the wrong way. Proverbs 19:2

23. Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about it
Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about it! Proverbs 13:16

24. Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20

25. As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17

26. The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence. Proverbs 14:15

27. A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away
A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away. Proverbs 14:30

28. Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. Proverbs 22:6

29. …for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15

30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart… Proverbs 15:30

31. If you refuse to discipline your children; it proves you don’t love them; if you love your children you will be prompt to discipline them. Proverbs 13:24

32. Discipline your children while there is still hope
Discipline your children while there is still hope. If you don’t, you will ruin their lives. Proverbs 19:18

33. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:9

34. Workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat its fruit
Workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat its fruit. In the same way, workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded. Proverbs 27:18

35. Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for something as small as a piece of bread. Proverbs 28:21

36. Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body
Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24

37. Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life. Proverbs 18:21

38. Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Proverbs 12:25

39. Wise words bring many benefits and hard work brings rewards
Wise words bring many benefits and hard work brings rewards. Proverbs 12:14

40. A person’s words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook. Proverbs 18:4

41. In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery
In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery. Proverbs 28:23

42. Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it… Proverbs 16:22

43. What dainty morsels rumors are—but they sink deep into one’s heart
What dainty morsels rumors are—but they sink deep into one’s heart. Proverbs 18:8

44. A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Proverbs 11:13

45. Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. Proverbs 13:4

46. A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. Proverbs 18:9

47. Good planning and hard work leads to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. Proverbs 21:5