Quotes About Respect

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

He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.

Before his downfall a manís heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed.

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise manís rebuke to a listening ear.

Seldom set foot in your neighborís house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.

He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

A manís pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will bear the guilt.

There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.