Quotes About Guidance

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

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

A fool rejects his fatherís discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

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

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

A manís heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.