Quotes About Values

I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.

Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.

Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.

Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.

Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them.

Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace.

Listen, my son, to your fatherís instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech.

Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?

There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

My son, keep your fatherís commandment, and do not forsake your motherís teaching.

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,

For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.