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To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the… Proverbs 21:3

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. Proverbs 11:13	Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. reliability speaking gossip

The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. Proverbs 18:8	The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. gossip speaking
Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. sin righteousness
Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family
Acquire wisdom and gain understanding; never forget or turn aside from my words. Proverbs 4:5	Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. wisdom understanding Word of God
Do not swerve either to the right or to the left; keep your foot far from evil. Proverbs 4:27	Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. evil righteousness following
A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. Father wisdom children
Observe your father’s command, my son, and do not reject your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 6:20	My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. obedience family listening
Fine words are not becoming to a fool, and much less are false words to a noble. Proverbs 17:7	Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. wisdom lying speaking
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
Blessed is the person who has found wisdom, the one who has gained understanding. Proverbs 3:13	Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding. wisdom mind understanding
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. joy family wisdom
The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth, and our toil adds nothing to it. Proverbs 10:22	The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. money blessing dependence
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. Proverbs 18:12	Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. humility pride
Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. Proverbs 10:7	The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
Whoever observes the commandments will live, but the one who scorns them will die. Proverbs 19:16	Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. law eternal life sin
A man’s attraction is his kindness; it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. Proverbs 19:22	What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. reliability money goodness
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. children family
A generous person will be enriched; he who refreshes others will also be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25	Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. generosity food giving
Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth, and cease even to think about it. Proverbs 23:4	Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. money greed planning
It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. holiness righteousness
The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers. Proverbs 10:29	The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. sin reliability law