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Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes… Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. Mark 8:35	If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. evangelism salvation life

I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13	So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. joy life food
So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Hebrews 4:9-10	So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. sabbath rest work
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26	And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? materialism life soul
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20	For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Jesus community prayer
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Psalm 37:7	Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. honesty life patience
Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. Proverbs 19:16	Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death. law eternal life sin
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. anger self-control wisdom
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8	But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers. family relationships children
And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Exodus 1:21	And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. awe blessing
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36	And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? greed materialism life
Understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1:9-11	For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God. law sin sexuality
Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 5:19	And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. money food work
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9	We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. planning marriage dependence
Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways, for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence. Proverbs 3:31-32	Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord, but he offers his friendship to the godly. trust righteousness planning
The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. speaking wisdom
For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18	The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. wisdom sadness mind
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Proverbs 18:2	Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
For the customs of the peoples are vanity. A tree from the forest is cut down and worked with an axe by the hands of a craftsman. They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so that it cannot move. Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good. Jeremiah 10:3-5	Their ways are futile and foolish. They cut down a tree, and a craftsman carves an idol. They decorate it with gold and silver and then fasten it securely with hammer and nails so it won’t fall over. Their gods are like helpless scarecrows in a cucumber field! They cannot speak, and they need to be carried because they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of such gods, for they can neither harm you nor do you any good. idols fear
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. Proverbs 13:8	The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. money materialism fear
He will render to each one according to his works. Romans 2:6	He will judge everyone according to what they have done. righteousness reward
Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. John 13:16	I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. serving humility slavery
Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand. Daniel 12:10	Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means. purification sin understanding