9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys. 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 18:9–11
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Proverbs 10:14–16
14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. 15 The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. 16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
Proverbs 11:27–29
27 He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it. 28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. 29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise o…
Proverbs 14:23–25
23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly. 25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 10:3–5
3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. 4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. 5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Proverbs 28:1–2
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 11:3–5
3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them. 4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. 5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by…
Sirach 6:13–15
13 Separate yourself from your enemies, and beware of your friends. (WEB) 14 A faithful friend is a strong defense. He who has found him has found a treasure. (WEB) 15 There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend. His excellency is beyond price. (WEB)
Proverbs 30:4–6
4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son— surely you know! 5 Every word of God is… 6 …
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