A greedy soul stirs up strife, but one who trusts in Adonai prospers.
Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
A soul who blesses will prosper, and one who gives water will himself be satisfied.
Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.
The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.
Hatred stirs up strife but love covers up all transgressions.
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.
An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.
Throw out a scoffer and strife will go out, quarreling and disgrace will cease.
A proud and haughty man —Mocker is his name— acts with overbearing pride.
Bright eyes bring joy to the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
For Adonai Elohim is a sun and a shield. Adonai gives grace and glory. No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Then Adonai will guide you continually, satisfy your soul in drought and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.
Adonai will not let a righteous soul go hungry, but thwarts the cravings of the wicked.
One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.