From the book of proverbs in the Bible ....
- Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3 verse 5)
- For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths (Prov. 5:21)
- When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Prov. 11:2)
- Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a woman who shows no discretion. (Prov. 11:22)
- There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. (Prov. 14:12)
- A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. (Prov. 14:30
- Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. (Prov. 14:34)
- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Prov. 15:1)
- Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoid evil. (Prov. 16:6)
- Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. (Prov. 17:14)
- Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent. (Prov. 17:28)
- An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city. (Prov. 18:19)
- It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. (Prov. 19:2)
- Better to live on the corner of the roof, than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. (Prov. 21:9)
- Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Prov. 22:6)
- Do not boast about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring forth. (Prov. 27:1)
- He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. (Prov. 28:27)
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