A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
There is great gain in godliness with contentment;
A liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
By insolence the heedless make 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 he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man 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 proud, 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 man who trusts in thee!
And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your desire with good things, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.