The Proverbs Man

For most of my life, I have seen charts and infographics and study aids for how to apply Proverbs 31 to being a great woman of God. Although the entire book of Proverbs are applicable to everyone no matter their gender, I have seen very few examples of summarizing those principles for men. So I was excited to find the accompanying graphic:

Before anyone asks, No, I did not copy the graphic by manually typing the concepts into this post. Instead, I joined the 21st Century and prompted Microsoft Copilot to print out the concept headers and the full corresponding verses. Saved a lot of time. 

Here's the expanded list with each principle from Proverbs followed by the full verse (NIV translation):

• Knows the power of gentle words
  “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” — Proverbs 15:4

• Keeps his cool in chaos
  “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” — Proverbs 14:30

• Knows when to walk away
  “Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.” — Proverbs 23:9

• Listens more than he speaks
  “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” — Proverbs 17:28

• Disciplines himself
  “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” — Proverbs 12:1

• Avoids sensual traps
  “Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.” — Proverbs 6:25

• Hates bribery and corruption
  “The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.” — Proverbs 17:23

• Does not mock others
  “Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.” — Proverbs 17:5

• Emotional restraint
  “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” — Proverbs 29:11

• Does not boast about the future
  “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” — Proverbs 27:1

• Fear of the Lord
  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7

• Corrects others gently
  “Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.” — Proverbs 28:23

• Values reputation over riches
  “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” — Proverbs 22:1

• Guards his heart
  “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23

Would you like this formatted into a printable PDF or editable Google Doc next? I can also add journaling prompts or reflection questions if that would help deepen your study.