Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 23

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The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise son will be glad in him.

Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Cease from your consideration of it.

Surely there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the LORD always.

Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.

When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens.

Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.