“My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline]; Nor despise His rebuke, for those whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” Proverbs 3:11-12
“He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.” Proverbs 28:13
“Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you; Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.” Proverbs 9:8
“The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.” Proverbs 20:27
“There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
“When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, but with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.” Proverbs 11:2
“A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, but a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].” Proverbs 10:12
“In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will [always] have a place of refuge. The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life, so that one may avoid the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:26-27
“These six things the Lord hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that creates wicked plans, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],…
