120 Short Bible Verses (5 Words) From Proverbs

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✨ 120 Short Verses (5 Words) from Proverbs

🧠 Wisdom & Understanding

1. Wisdom is the principal thing. (4:7)

2. Get wisdom, get understanding. (4:7)

3. The wise hear instruction. (1:5)

4. Knowledge preserves the soul. (2:10-11)

5. A wise son heeds. (13:1)

6. Wisdom strengthens the wise. (24:5)

7. Understanding is a fountain. (16:22)

8. The prudent seek knowledge. (15:14)

9. The simple believe everything. (14:15)

10. A fool despises wisdom. (1:7)

🙏 Trust & Fear of the Lord

11. Fear of the Lord. (1:7)

12. Trust in the Lord. (3:5)

13. Lean not on understanding. (3:5)

14. Acknowledge Him in everything. (3:6)

15. Honor God with substance. (3:9)

16. Fear the Lord always. (23:17)

17. In all ways acknowledge. (3:6)

18. The Lord directs paths. (3:6)

19. Commit works to Lord. (16:3)

20. Trust the Lord fully. (29:25)

👄 Speech & Words

21. Death and life are. (18:21)

22. A soft answer turns. (15:1)

23. Pleasant words are honeycomb. (16:24)

24. A wholesome tongue heals. (15:4)

25. A harsh word stirs. (15:1)

26. Lying lips are abomination. (12:22)

27. The righteous speak wisdom. (10:11)

28. Words of wise heal. (12:18)

29. A fool vents feelings. (29:11)

30. He who guards mouth. (21:23)

❤️ Character & Conduct

31. The righteous are bold. (28:1)

32. The wicked flee quickly. (28:1)

33. Pride goes before destruction. (16:18)

34. A humble spirit honors. (29:23)

35. A faithful man abounds. (28:20)

36. Diligent hands bring wealth. (10:4)

37. Sloth brings deep sleep. (19:15)

38. The diligent rule eventually. (12:24)

39. A just weight delights. (11:1)

40. Integrity guides the upright. (11:3)

👪 Relationships & Community

41. A friend loves always. (17:17)

42. A brother is born. (17:17)

43. Iron sharpens iron always. (27:17)

44. A neighbor nearby helps. (27:10)

45. A wife is crown. (12:4)

46. A virtuous woman strengthens. (31:10)

47. A foolish son grieves. (17:25)

48. Fathers rejoice in righteousness. (23:24)

49. Children’s children are crown. (17:6)

50. A house is built. (24:3)

💡 Righteousness & Justice

51. The righteous are delivered. (11:8)

52. Wickedness never prospers long. (11:21)

53. The righteous are rewarded. (11:18)

54. The wicked are overthrown. (10:29)

55. Righteousness exalts a nation. (14:34)

56. Mercy and truth preserve. (20:28)

57. The righteous hate lies. (13:5)

58. The just walk surely. (10:9)

59. The wicked are ensnared. (12:13)

60. Justice establishes a throne. (16:12)

🌿 Work & Diligence

61. The hand of diligent. (12:24)

62. Sluggard desires but nothing. (13:4)

63. The diligent prosper surely. (21:5)

64. Laziness brings poverty quickly. (6:11)

65. Go to the ant. (6:6)

66. Hard work brings profit. (14:23)

67. Idle chatter leads poverty. (14:23)

68. A sluggard turns bed. (26:14)

69. The lazy man deceives. (26:16)

70. Love not sleep, arise. (20:13)

🌱 Guidance & Correction

71. He who hates correction. (15:10)

72. Correction brings true wisdom. (12:1)

73. Instruction of fools vanity. (16:22)

74. Discipline your son early. (13:24)

75. Train child in way. (22:6)

76. The rod drives folly. (22:15)

77. Wise men love correction. (9:8)

78. Rebuke a wise man. (9:8)

79. A fool rejects correction. (15:5)

80. Heed instruction and live. (4:13)

🌞 Hope & Encouragement

81. Hope deferred makes heart. (13:12)

82. A merry heart heals. (17:22)

83. A joyful heart thrives. (15:13)

84. The righteous flourish always. (11:28)

85. The path shines brighter. (4:18)

86. The righteous never forsaken. (10:3)

87. The Lord hears prayer. (15:29)

88. The righteous are satisfied. (13:25)

89. Light shines on righteous. (13:9)

90. Righteous have everlasting foundation. (10:25)

🛡️ Protection & Safety

91. The name of Lord. (18:10)

92. Strong tower is refuge. (18:10)

93. The righteous run safe. (18:10)

94. He guards the righteous. (2:8)

95. The Lord preserves knowledge. (2:7)

96. The Lord is shield. (30:5)

97. The horse is prepared. (21:31)

98. Safety is of Lord. (21:31)

99. The wicked shall fall. (24:16)

100. The righteous rise again. (24:16)

🌟 Miscellaneous Gems

101. The fear of Lord. (10:27)

102. Gray hair is crown. (16:31)

103. Wealth adds many friends. (19:4)

104. A poor man separated. (19:4)

105. A gift makes room. (18:16)

106. He who loves pleasure. (21:17)

107. A prudent wife comes. (19:14)

108. Better little with righteousness. (16:8)

109. Better is open rebuke. (27:5)

110. A soft tongue breaks. (25:15)

111. Better is a neighbor. (27:10)

112. Rich and poor meet. (22:2)

113. The borrower servant lender. (22:7)

114. Rich rule over poor. (22:7)

115. The wicked borrow never. (21:20)

116. The generous give freely. (11:25)

117. He who waters prosper. (11:25)

118. A faithful spirit conceals. (11:13)

119. The fool repeats folly. (26:11)

120. A just man falls. (24:16)

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✅ That gives you 120 crisp, 5-word verses from Proverbs — categorized for clarity. These are ideal for memory cards, devotionals, journals, or themed studies.