30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. Prov 11:23-31 (KJV)
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Prov 12:1-5 (KJV)
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. Prov 12:9-14 (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Prov 12:18-19 (KJV)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Prov 12:24 (KJV)
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. Prov 12:27 (KJV)
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. Prov 13:4-5 (KJV)
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. Prov 13:7-8 (KJV)
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Prov 13:11-13 (KJV)
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. Prov 13:15-17 (KJV)
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. Prov 13:18 (KJV)
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. Prov 13:22-25 (KJV)
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Prov 14:1 (KJV)
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Prov 14:4 (KJV)
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Prov 14:12 (KJV)
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. Prov 14:23-24 (KJV)
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Prov 14:26-27 (KJV)
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Prov 14:34 (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Prov 15:16-17 (KJV)
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. Prov 15:19 (KJV)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Prov 15:27-28 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. Prov 15:33 (KJV)
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Prov 16:2-3 (KJV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Prov 16:6-7 (KJV)
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Prov 16:8 (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. Prov 16:9 (KJV)
A just weight and balance are the Lord'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. Prov 16:11 (KJV)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! Prov 16:16 (KJV)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Prov 16:20-23 (KJV)
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. Prov 16:25-26 (KJV)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Prov 17:1-2 (KJV)
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Prov 17:6 (KJV)
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Prov 17:17-18 (KJV)
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. Prov 18:1-2 (KJV)
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Prov 18:9 (KJV)
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Prov 18:10-12 (KJV)
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Prov 18:20 (KJV)
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord. 23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Prov 18:22-23 (KJV)
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Prov 19:1 (KJV)
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Prov 19:4 (KJV)
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. Prov 19:6-7 (KJV)
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. Prov 19:14 (KJV)
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Prov 19:15 (KJV)
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto
the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Prov 19:17 (KJV)
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Prov 19:21-26 (KJV)
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Prov 20:1 (KJV)
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. Prov 20:4 (KJV)
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
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