Quotes about Responsibility
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
— Proverbs 28:3
A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
— Proverbs 28:17
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
— Proverbs 28:24
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
— Proverbs 29:3
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
— Proverbs 29:15
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
— Proverbs 29:17
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
— Proverbs 29:21
Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will bear the guilt.
— Proverbs 30:10
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.
— Proverbs 30:17
This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong.’
— Proverbs 30:20
What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows?
— Proverbs 31:2
lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
— Proverbs 31:5