Proverbs 3:5–6 (4/6)

Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24 gentleness speaking soul
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:28 honesty gossip friendship
Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 16:32 peace patience self-control
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;
parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:6 children family
Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7 wisdom lying speaking
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9 forgiveness friendship
A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Proverbs 17:17 friendship family relationships
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Proverbs 17:22 healing heart sickness
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28 speaking wisdom mind
Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2 speaking wisdom selfishness
Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
Proverbs 18:6 speaking wisdom
Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 18:8 gossip speaking
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 God safety protection
The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
Proverbs 18:11 money materialism
Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 18:12 humility pride
Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
Proverbs 18:16 reward giving
The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Proverbs 18:21 speaking blessing self-control
The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 blessing marriage seeking
There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 friendship family
To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:8 wisdom life mind
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.
Proverbs 19:14 money relationships
Keep the commandments and keep your life;
despising them leads to death.
Proverbs 19:16 law eternal life sin
You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 planning understanding dependence
Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.
Proverbs 19:22 reliability money goodness
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3 speaking peace anger