Proverbs 3:5–6 (4/6)

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health… Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:24 gentleness speaking soul
A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28 honesty gossip friendship

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:32 peace patience self-control
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their parents.
Proverbs 17:6 children family
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7 wisdom lying speaking
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
Proverbs 17:9 forgiveness friendship
A friend loves at all times,
and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.
Proverbs 17:17 friendship family relationships
A cheerful heart is a good medicine,
but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 healing heart sickness
Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28 speaking wisdom mind
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing personal opinion.
Proverbs 18:2 speaking wisdom selfishness
A fool's lips bring strife,
and a fool's mouth invites a flogging.
Proverbs 18:6 speaking wisdom
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:8 gossip speaking
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 God safety protection
The wealth of the rich is their strong city;
in their imagination it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18:11 money materialism
Before destruction one's heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 humility pride
A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.
Proverbs 18:16 reward giving
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:21 speaking blessing self-control
He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 blessing marriage seeking
Some friends play at friendship
but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin.
Proverbs 18:24 friendship family
To get wisdom is to love oneself;
to keep understanding is to prosper.
Proverbs 19:8 wisdom life mind
House and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:14 money relationships
Those who keep the commandment will live;
those who are heedless of their ways will die.
Proverbs 19:16 law eternal life sin
The human mind may devise many plans,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.
Proverbs 19:21 planning understanding dependence
What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 reliability money goodness
It is honorable to refrain from strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3 speaking peace anger