Quotes About Character

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!

Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

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

As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

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

An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.