He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
A proud and haughty man— “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.
A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
O Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!
The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.