Here are a few that caught my attention. Or maybe a better way to say that is, here is where I felt convicted.
Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, but the one who rebukes boldly makes peace. (10:10)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. (11:2)
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent. (11:12)
Those who till their land will have plenty of food, but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense. (12:11)
Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (12:18)
The appetite of the lazy craves, and gets nothing, while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied. (13:4)
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. (15:16)
Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it. (15:17)
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (16:18)
Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. (17:1)
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. (17:9)
Better to meet a she-bear robbed of its cubs than to confront a fool immersed in folly. (17:12)
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. (18:2)
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full. (19:17)
The righteous walk in integrity – happy are the children who follow them! (20:7)
Bread gained by deceit is sweet, but afterward the mouth will be full of gravel. (20:17)
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