- The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor. - Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad. - He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. - The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
but the poor hear no threats. - Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice. - Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. - Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. - One who walks with wise men grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm. - A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies. - There is a way which seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death. - In all hard work there is profit,
but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. - He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly. - Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. - A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. - A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit. - A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. - Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
than great treasure with trouble. - Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
but in a multitude of counselors they are established. - Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time! - The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility. - Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
and your plans shall succeed. - Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice. - A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps. - How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. - He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
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