Torah Quotes – Wisdom and Guidance from the Hebrew Bible
Love your neighbor as yourself. – Leviticus 19:18
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. – Proverbs 3:5
The Lord is my strength and my shield. – Psalms 28:7
You shall not steal. – Exodus 20:15
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. – Proverbs 27:1
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. – Proverbs 3:3
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. – Proverbs 9:10
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. – Psalms 19:14
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. – Proverbs 3:27
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. – Proverbs 16:24
Honor your father and your mother. – Exodus 20:12
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. – Zephaniah 3:17
The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. – Psalms 37:29
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. – Isaiah 41:10
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. – Ecclesiastes 3:1
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. – Psalms 145:18
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:25
The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still. – Exodus 14:14
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. – Proverbs 13:20
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. – Proverbs 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. – Psalms 118:1
Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. – Proverbs 15:16
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. – Psalms 23:1
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. – Proverbs 12:15
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. – Proverbs 17:17
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. – Proverbs 16:9
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. – Proverbs 22:9
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. – Proverbs 1:7
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. – Proverbs 28:1
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. – Proverbs 17:9
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. – Galatians 6:7
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. – Proverbs 18:21
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. – Proverbs 31:10
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. – Psalms 126:3
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. – Psalms 91:4
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. – Proverbs 3:31
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. – Proverbs 10:8