Proverbs on Love
Proverbs 3:3-4
Never let love and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace: write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:11-12
My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don’t be discouraged when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 5:15,19b
Drink water from your own well—share your love only with your wife. May you always be captivated by her love.
Proverbs 9:8
So don’t bother rebuking mockers; they will only hate you. But the wise, when rebuked, will love you all the more.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love covers all offenses.
Proverbs 14:22
If you plot evil, you will be lost; but if you plan good, you will be granted unfailing love and faithfulness.
Proverbs 15:17
A bowl of soup with someone you love is better than a steak with someone you hate.
Proverbs 16:6
Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 17:9
Disregarding another’s faults preserves love; telling about them separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Proverbs 19:22a
Unfailing love makes a person attractive.
Proverbs 20:6
Many will say they have unfailing love, but who can find one who is really faithful?
Proverbs 20:28
Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues godliness and unfailing love will find life, godliness, and honor.
Proverbs 27:5-6
An open rebuke is better than hidden love. Wounds from a friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.