One person spends freely and yet grows richer, while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer. A generous person will be made rich, and whoever satisfies others will himself be satisfied. Proverbs 11:24-25 GW
Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing. The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment. Proverbs 12:18-19 GW
Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers. Rather, he delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams— a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does. Psalms 1:1-3 GW
The Lord will not allow a righteous person to starve, but he intentionally ignores the desires of a wicked person.
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Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands bring riches.
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The name of a righteous person remains blessed, but the names of wicked people will rot away.
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The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
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Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
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The rich person’s wealth is ⌞his⌟ strong city. Poverty ruins the poor.
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Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life, but whoever ignores a warning strays.
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Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.
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The lips of a righteous person feed many, but stubborn fools die because they have no sense.
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It is the Lord’s blessing that makes a person rich, and hard work adds nothing to it.
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That which wicked people dread happens to them, but ⌞the Lord⌟ grants the desire of righteous people.
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The fear of the Lord lengthens ⌞the number of⌟ days, but the years of wicked people are shortened.
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A righteous person will never be moved, but wicked people will not continue to live in the land.
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Arrogance comes, then comes shame, but wisdom remains with humble people.
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A righteous person is rescued from trouble, and a wicked person takes his place.
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With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up, but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.
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A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
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Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.
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A nation will fall when there is no direction, but with many advisers there is victory.
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A wicked person earns dishonest wages, but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.
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One person spends freely and yet grows richer, while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer. A generous person will be made rich, and whoever satisfies others will himself be satisfied.
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The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise.
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Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.
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A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
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A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness, and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved.
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A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband, but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer.
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A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.
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Better to be unimportant and have a slave than to act important and have nothing to eat.
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Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
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One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
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A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one, but a person who listens to advice is wise.
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Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing. The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment.
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Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord, but honest people are his delight.
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Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor.
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A person’s anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful.
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A lazy hunter does not catch his prey, but a hard-working person becomes wealthy.
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Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers. Rather, he delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams— a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.
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The Lord knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.
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