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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent… Proverbs 12:16

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. anger self-control wisdom
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6	But godliness with contentment is great gain. faith joy materialism

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good. selfishness love neighbor
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. righteousness judgment understanding
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:13	Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. temptation desires evil
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3	But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. dependence overcoming protection
But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. Hosea 13:4	Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior. Savior idols God
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12	There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. righteousness life sin
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. law wisdom heart
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. trust fear
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8	The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever. reliability God Word of God
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1	But say the things which fit sound doctrine. speaking evangelism learning
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. Proverbs 14:5	A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. lying truth reliability
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12	Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. hope life heart
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness materialism
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25	Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. speaking worrying heart
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. honesty money righteousness
But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. James 1:25	But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom and continues, not being a hearer who forgets but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does. law blessing listening
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Proverbs 12:22	Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. lying speaking honesty
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19	Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. righteousness suffering redeemer
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44	But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. love prayer persecution
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57	But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus gratitude overcoming
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. Proverbs 13:8	The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. money materialism fear

Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.

Many will purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined, but the wicked will do wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.