Proverbs
for the Politically Active
From the Living Bible Translation
Proverbs 10:14
A wise man holds his tongue. Only a fool blurts out everything he knows; that only leads to sorrow and trouble.
Proverbs 12:15
A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool is quick-tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted.
Proverbs 12:18
Some people like to make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise soothe and heal.
Proverbs 12:23
A wise man doesn’t display his knowledge, but a fool displays his foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
A wise man thinks ahead, a fool doesn’t and even brags about it.
Proverbs 14:8
The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts.
Proverbs 14:15
Only a simpleton believes everything he’s told! A prudent man understands the need for proof.
Proverbs 14:29
A wise man controls his temper. He knows that anger causes mistakes.
Proverbs 16:23
From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech.
Proverbs 17:27-28
The man of few words and a settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool when he is silent is thought to be wise. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.
Proverbs 18:2
A rebel doesn’t care about the facts. All he wants to do is express his opinion.
Proverbs 19:8
He who loves wisdom loves his own best interest and will be a success.
Proverbs 19:11
A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit.
Proverbs 19:20
Get all the advice you can and be wise the rest of your life.
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man sees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is mightier than a strong man. Wisdom is mightier than strength.
Proverbs 23:12
Don’t refuse to accept criticism; get all the knowledge you can.
Proverbs 27:21
The purity of silver and gold can be tested in a crucible, but a man is tested by his reaction to men’s praise.
Proverbs 27:8
Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.
Proverbs 29:11
A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it.
