Proverbs
for the Politically Active
The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom for all avenues of our life. We find the following to be especially helpful when seeking to serve in the arena of politics. Please download this handout and share it with your community.
From the Living Bible Translation
Proverbs 10:14
A wise man holds his tongue. Only a fool blurts out everything he knows; that only leads to sorrow and trouble.
Proverbs 12:15
A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool is quick-tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted.
Proverbs 12:18
Some people like to make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise soothe and heal.
Proverbs 12:23
A wise man doesn’t display his knowledge, but a fool displays his foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
A wise man thinks ahead, a fool doesn’t and even brags about it.
Proverbs 14:8
The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts.
Proverbs 14:15
Only a simpleton believes everything he’s told! A prudent man understands the need for proof.
Proverbs 14:29
A wise man controls his temper. He knows that anger causes mistakes.
Proverbs 16:23
From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech.
Proverbs 17:27-28
The man of few words and a settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool when he is silent is thought to be wise. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.
Proverbs 18:2
A rebel doesn’t care about the facts. All he wants to do is express his opinion.
Proverbs 19:8
He who loves wisdom loves his own best interest and will be a success.
Proverbs 19:11
A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit.
Proverbs 19:20
Get all the advice you can and be wise the rest of your life.
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man sees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is mightier than a strong man. Wisdom is mightier than strength.
Proverbs 23:12
Don’t refuse to accept criticism; get all the knowledge you can.
Proverbs 27:21
The purity of silver and gold can be tested in a crucible, but a man is tested by his reaction to men’s praise.
Proverbs 27:8
Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.
Proverbs 29:11
A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it.
