Proverbs 3:5–6 (3/6)

Authority will be granted to the diligent, but the lazy will be enslaved. Proverbs 12:24

Authority will be granted to the diligent,
but the lazy will be enslaved.
Proverbs 12:24 reward work slavery
Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:25 speaking worrying heart

He who guards his mouth makes his life secure,
but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall.
Proverbs 13:3 speaking wisdom life
A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life;
a poor man never has to worry about such threats.
Proverbs 13:8 money materialism fear
An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence,
but wisdom is found with those who take advice.
Proverbs 13:10 wisdom anger
Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away,
but when amassed little by little, it will increase.
Proverbs 13:11 money greed work
Hope deferred sickens the heart,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 hope life heart
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20 wisdom punishment
A truthful witness does not lie,
but a false witness lies incessantly.
Proverbs 14:5 lying truth reliability
There is a way that seems right to a man,
but the end of it leads to death.
Proverbs 14:12 righteousness life sin
Diligent labor always yields profit,
but idle conversation only leads to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23 reliability speaking encouragement
A patient man shows good sense,
but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly.
Proverbs 14:29 wisdom patience understanding
Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness,
but sin degrades any people.
Proverbs 14:34 sin righteousness
A gentle reply turns away wrath,
but a harsh word arouses anger.
Proverbs 15:1 speaking gentleness anger
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 speaking Spirit lying
A fool spurns his father’s correction,
but whoever heeds admonition is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 Father wisdom children
It is better to have a little and fear the Lord
than to possess immense wealth and suffer anguish.
Proverbs 15:16 money awe materialism
Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking,
but they succeed when there are many counselors.
Proverbs 15:22 speaking planning
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers,
and even more satisfying is a word in season.
Proverbs 15:23 speaking joy
The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom,
and to be humble is the way to honor.
Proverbs 15:33 humility awe wisdom
Entrust everything that you do to the Lord,
and your plans will turn out to be successful.
Proverbs 16:3 trust planning blessing
It is better to have little and be righteous
than to acquire great riches with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8 righteousness money contentment
A man may plan his own course,
but the Lord makes his steps secure.
Proverbs 16:9 planning marriage dependence
It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold,
and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16 money materialism wisdom
The one who pays heed to instruction prospers,
and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 16:20 trust blessing listening