A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
But godliness with contentment is great gain,
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease.
“Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
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