Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
James 1:19 ESV

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 ESV

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2–4 ESV

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:25–26 ESV

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? Surely you know!
Proverbs 30:4 ESV

One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 ESV

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:12 ESV

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17 ESV

Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart; when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:24–25 ESV

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
Proverbs 25:28 ESV

If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Proverbs 24:10 ESV

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. ⁵  When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:4–5 ESV

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 ESV

The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
Proverbs 21:1 ESV

The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!
Proverbs 20:7 ESV

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 ESV

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15 ESV

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.
Proverbs 17:3 ESV