Quotes About Values

A good man leaves an inheritance to his childrenís children, but the sinnerís wealth is passed to the righteous.

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

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

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

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

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 crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;