When it comes to love, our culture often fixates on romance. However, the concept of love extends beyond simple romantic love: there is the love of Lord, the love of wisdom, the love of truth, and even the love of correction — welcoming critique and striving to do better in our efforts to lead a God-honoring life. Learn what Proverbs says about different types of love in the verses below.
The Love of a Friend
“A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.” — Proverbs 17:17
The Power of Love
“Hatred stirs up disputes,
but love covers all offenses.” — Proverbs 10:12
“Better a dish of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.”
— Proverbs 15:17
The Lord’s Love
“The Lord loves the pure of heart;
the person of winning speech has a king for a friend.
The eyes of the Lord watch over the knowledgeable,
but he defeats the projects of the faithless.”
— Proverbs 22:11-12
“For whom the Lord loves he reproves, as a father, the son he favors.” — Proverbs 3:12
“The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him who pursues righteousness.”
— Proverbs 15:9
The Love of Wisdom
“Get wisdom, get understanding!
Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth.
Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
love her, and she will safeguard you.” — Proverbs 4:5-6
“Do not reprove the arrogant, lest they hate you;
reprove the wise, and they will love you.” — Proverbs 9:8
Marital Love
“Do not let love and fidelity forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” — Proverbs 3:3