Quotes About Life

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Riches may ransom a manís life, but a poor man hears no threat.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

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

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

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

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

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

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

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

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

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.

When a kingís face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

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

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

From the fruit of his mouth a manís belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.