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Proverbs 2:7
7
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright,
A shield to those who walk in integrity,
Proverbs 6:6 - 6:8
6
Go to the ant, O sluggard,
Observe her ways and be wise,
7 Which, having no chief,
Officer or ruler,
8 Prepares her food in the summer
And gathers her provision in the harvest.
Proverbs 8:12 - 8:16
12
“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And I find knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the mouth of perverted words, I hate.
14 Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, might is mine.
15 By me kings reign,
And rulers mark out righteousness.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge rightly.
Proverbs 11:5
5
The righteousness of the blameless will make his way straight,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:23
23
The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the hope of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 12:24
24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 13:2
2
From the fruit of a man’s mouth he eats what is good,
But the soul of the treacherous desires violence.
Proverbs 13:13
13
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it,
But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 15:22
22
Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
3
Commit your works to Yahweh
And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:9
9
The heart of man plans his way,
But Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:12
12
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For in righteousness a throne is established.
Proverbs 16:20
20
He who considers the word will find good,
And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh.
Proverbs 17:2
2
A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 17:20
20
He who has a crooked heart finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his tongue falls into evil.
Proverbs 19:8
8
He who acquires a heart of wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps discernment will find good.
Proverbs 19:21
21
Many thoughts are in a man’s heart,
But it is the counsel of Yahweh that will stand.
Proverbs 20:18
18
Thoughts are established by counsel,
So make war by guidance.
Proverbs 20:24
24
The steps of a man are from Yahweh,
How then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 21:5
5
The thoughts of the diligent lead surely to profit,
But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
Proverbs 21:22
22
A wise man goes up to the city of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:28
28
A false witness will perish,
But the man who listens will speak forever.
Proverbs 21:30 - 21:31
30
There is no wisdom, there is no discernment
And there is no counsel against Yahweh.
31 The horse is set for the day of battle,
But salvation belongs to Yahweh.
Proverbs 22:29
29
Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 24:5 - 24:6
5
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power.
6 For by guidance you will make war,
And in abundance of counselors there is salvation.
Proverbs 24:27
27
Establish your work outside
And make it ready for yourself in the field;
And afterwards, you shall build your house.
Proverbs 25:4 - 25:5
4
Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
5 Take away the wicked before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:15
15
When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 29:4
4
By justice the king causes the land to stand,
But a man of bribes tears it down.
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