An arrogantman stirsup strife,But he who trustsin the LORDwill prosper.
O LORDof hosts,How blessedis the manwho trustsin You!
Hatredstirsup strife,But lovecoversalltransgressions.
The LORDwill not allow the righteousto hunger,But He will rejectthe cravingof the wicked.
The generousmanwill be prosperous,And he who waterswill himselfbe watered.
Through insolencecomesnothingbut strife,But wisdomis with those who receivecounsel.
The soulof the sluggardcravesand [gets] nothing,But the soulof the diligentis madefat.
A hot-temperedmanstirsup strife,But the slowto angercalmsa dispute.
He who profitsillicitlytroubleshis own house,But he who hatesbribeswill live.
Brighteyesgladdenthe heart;Goodnewsputsfaton the bones.
"Proud,""Haughty,""Scoffer,"are his names,Who actswith insolentpride.
Driveout the scoffer,and contentionwill goout, Even strifeand dishonorwill cease.
An angrymanstirsup strife,And a hot-temperedmanaboundsin transgression.
The fearof manbringsa snare,But he who trustsin the LORDwill be exalted.
"And the LORDwill continuallyguideyou, And satisfyyour desirein scorchedplaces,And givestrengthto your bones;And you will be like a wateredgarden,And like a springof waterwhosewatersdo not fail.
But godliness[actually] is a meansof greatgainwhen accompaniedby contentment.
