Pithy Proverbs for Personal Practice

1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction. The scoffer never learns.
He is headed for self destruction, a matter of grave concern.

3 If you learn to guard your tongue, you will improve your life.
Hasty words carelessly flung are followed by anger and strife.

4 The sluggard craves material treasure, yet he ends up poor.
He who places work before pleasure will be blessed and secure.

5 Godliness guards the righteous man because he loves God's Word.
Those who are evil scoff at this plan; their selfishness is preferred.

9 A godly life is like a bright lamp reflecting heaven's pure light.
The evil man will find himself camped in eternity's darkest night.

11 Stay away from get-rich schemes; your money will fade away.
Make saving your prudent money theme and you will win the day.

12 Hope deferred makes a heart sick so put action to your dreams.
A house is built brick upon brick until the dream you redeem.

15 Common sense will guide a man with careful, constructive deduction.
The impulsive man without a plan is headed for certain destruction.

18 He who refuses sage direction inherits only disgrace.
He who listens with reflection creates for himself a place.

21 Trouble chases sinners, my friend, and it never loses a race.
Blessings and honor come without end to those who seek God's face.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance for generations yet to come.
The best inheritance you can leave is to show them what God has done.

Some leave money, houses, and land; items cherished from youth,
But there is no greater legacy than a life of love and truth.

24 The scripture says to spare the rod is the same as hating your son.
To fail to teach him love and respect is to leave the job half done.

These wise proverbs Solomon wrote to help us think more clearly.
Though they serve well as a pithy quote, it's best to live them sincerely.