22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. 23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. 24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:22–24
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Proverbs 22:15–17
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. 16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty. 17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to…
Sirach 14:3–5
3 Riches are not appropriate for a stingy person. What would a miser do with money? (WEB) 4 He who gathers by denying himself gathers for others. Others will revel in his goods. (WEB) 5 If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be good? He won’t enjoy his possessions. (WEB)
Proverbs 15:26–28
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. 27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. 28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of t…
Sirach 32:16–18
16 Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light. (WEB) 17 A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will. (WEB) 18 A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,… (WEB)
Proverbs 28:7–9
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. 8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. 9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
Sirach 31:4–6
4 A poor man toils in lack of substance. When he rests, he becomes needy. (WEB) 5 He who loves gold won’t be justified. He who follows destruction will himself have his fill of it. (WEB) 6 Many have been given over to ruin for the sake of gold. Their destruction meets them face… (WEB)
Proverbs 24:23–25
23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. 24 Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; 25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will co…
Proverbs 9:6–8
6 Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.” 7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
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