Proverbs 3:5–6 (3/6)

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy hand will… Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy hand will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 reward work slavery
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:25 speaking worrying heart

One who guards his mouth protects his life;
One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 speaking wisdom life
The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.
Proverbs 13:8 money materialism fear
Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Proverbs 13:10 wisdom anger
Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles,
But one who gathers by labor increases it.
Proverbs 13:11 money greed work
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 hope life heart
One who walks with wise people will be wise,
But a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20 wisdom punishment
A trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness declares lies.
Proverbs 14:5 lying truth reliability
There is a way which seems right to a person,
But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 14:12 righteousness life sin
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23 reliability speaking encouragement
One who is slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 14:29 wisdom patience understanding
Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34 sin righteousness
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 speaking gentleness anger
A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 speaking Spirit lying
A fool rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.
Proverbs 15:5 Father wisdom children
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure.
Proverbs 15:16 money awe materialism
Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22 speaking planning
A person has joy in an apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 speaking joy
The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:33 humility awe wisdom
Commit your works to the Lord,
And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3 trust planning blessing
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8 righteousness money contentment
The mind of a person plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 planning marriage dependence
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:16 money materialism wisdom
One who pays attention to the word will find good,
And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 16:20 trust blessing listening