Proverbs Just for Kids © Dr. Jeanne McIntosh September 2011. All rights reserved
Always do what is right, just, and fair. - Prov. 1:2b
Listen to what your father tells you to do, and the lessons your mother will teach you. - Proverbs 1:8
If you accept God’s Word and follow the treasures within its pages, you will have a greater knowledge of God’s wisdom. - Proverbs 2:1-5
God wants to give you good judgment that will protect you in the choices you make. - Proverbs 2:9-11
Love others and be faithful to God; do not trust in your own understanding, but ask God for help. - Proverbs 3:1-8
Give a portion of your allowance and gifts of money for God’s work. You will be blessed! - Proverbs 3:9-10
Do not worry about disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires; You can hope and trust in God! - Proverbs 3:25-26
Give to those in need if you have something to share with them.
- Proverbs 3:27-28
Listen to your parents when they tell you about what pleases God. Be wise and accept this truth. Never let it go or forsake it!
- Proverbs 4
Be faithful to your own spouse when you marry. You will have a blessed home. - Proverbs 5
Never agree to be responsible for your friend’s bill. - Proverbs 6:1-5
Six things God hates: 1. lying 2. murder 3. plans made to harm someone 4. feet that go to do evil 5. lying about someone else 5. a gossip - Proverbs 6:16-19
When you are old enough to date, choose someone who loves God and does not act in a manner that is ungodly. A faithful date, will be a faithful wife someday. Proverbs 7
Always speak what is TRUE! Proverbs 8:7
Love God and seek Him early every morning before you begin your day. - Proverbs 8:17
DO NOT hang around with friends who mock others. They may influence you to think wrong thoughts. Leave them alone, and refrain from arguing with them! - Proverbs 9:7
God will provide for all your needs. He will not let you go hungry. A wise person will work so they can buy some food. Proverbs 10:3-5
When you really care for someone, you will not want to tell all their faults to others. - Proverbs 10:12
God gives peace and joy to those who do what is right. Those who do wrong and do not repent, will have a sad ending. - Proverbs 10:27-32
Learn to keep a secret when necessary. No one likes a tattle tale. This does not include telling an adult things that could harm someone. - Proverbs 11:13
Listen to GOOD counsel from your parents, teachers, and pastors; you do not know everything. - Proverbs 12:15
God is not happy when we lie; always speak the truth even if you get into trouble for it. - Proverbs 12: 22
When you share all your thoughts, you will probably say some things that would be better left unsaid.
Proverbs 13:3
Choose friends with the same values that you have. Be careful of those who will influence you to do wrong.
Proverbs 13:20
Don’t hate your parents when they discipline you. This is only because they love you, and what God expects of them.
- Proverbs 13:24
Stop and pray before you “act or speak” when someone makes you angry. You do not want to act foolish in return. - Proverbs 14:17
A kind answer stops a fight, but unkind words cause more anger. - Proverbs 15:1-2
God is watching us at all times. There is nothing that is hidden from His eyes. - Proverbs 15:3
God will help us to choose good words and be a witness for Him wherever we are - at all times.
- Proverbs 16
Give God the glory in all that you succeed in; He is worthy of your praise. - Proverbs 16:18-19
When someone treats you unkind, do something nice for them. This will stop wrong behavior.
- Proverbs 17: 14
When you do a job, do it right the first time. That way you will not need to repeat it.
- Proverbs 18: 9
God is our STRONG tower. We have nothing in which to be afraid. - Proverbs 18:10
If you want to have a friend, then be a friend. - Proverbs 18:24
Keep God’s commandments and God will keep you. -Proverbs 19:16
Be kind to your parents and treat them with respect every day. -Proverbs 19:26
Stay away from alcohol. It will cause you to do things that can harm others. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drink at all!
- Proverbs 20:1
God looks on the motives of our heart (why we do and say what we do). Is He pleased with your motives? - Proverbs 21:2
What people think of your character is more important than how popular you are. - Proverbs 22:1-4
Be willing to help those who have less than you do. God loves the poor just as much as he loves you. - Proverbs 22:22-24
Don’t give others advice unless they ask for it ; and then be careful what you say.
- Proverbs 23:9
Give your heart to Jesus Christ; read your Bible and pray, and God will help you to grow more like Him.
- Proverbs 23:26
Don’t tell something on someone to get them in trouble just because you are mad at them.
- Proverbs 24:28-29
Gossip is unkind and hurts others. Proverbs 25:11-20
Don’t be two-faced – acting kind to someone's face and talking about them behind their back.
- Proverbs 26:24-28
Don’t be a bragger. Nobody likes them. Let someone else praise you instead. Proverbs 27:1-2
Open your ears to hear God as you read His Word and pray. Be listening as He speaks to your heart and mind.
- Proverb 28:9
If you are feeling angry, talk to God about it. He cares and will give you peace. This is save you from saying something you may regret. Proverbs 29:10-11
Be like the “ant” work hard, do your best, work well with others, do you homework, and help your parents at home.
- Proverbs 30:24-28
These Proverbs can be used as individual lessons or devotions for kids and youth. May God bless you as you work with these young people whom God loves. © September 2011 Dr. Rev. Jeanne McIntosh. All rights reserved.
