Quotes about Character
For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.
— Proverbs 24:16
Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
— Proverbs 25:18
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
— Proverbs 25:26
Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.
— Proverbs 26:23
As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man.
— Proverbs 27:19
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.
— Proverbs 27:21
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
— Proverbs 28:6
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
— Proverbs 28:14
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
— Proverbs 28:16
He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
— Proverbs 28:18
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
— Proverbs 28:20
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
— Proverbs 28:23