A grasping person stirs up trouble, but trust in God brings a sense of well-being.
Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.
God won’t starve an honest soul, but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked.
The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.
Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other’s counsel.
Indolence wants it all and gets nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.
Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.
A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.
A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart, and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.
You know their names—Brash, Impudent, Blasphemer— intemperate hotheads, every one.
Kick out the troublemakers and things will quiet down; you need a break from bickering and griping!
Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.
The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.
A devout life does bring wealth, but it’s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God. Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless, if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that’s enough.