25 The heart of a man changes his countenance, whether it is for good or for evil. (WEB)
Sirach 13:25
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Sirach 37:16–18
16 Let reason be the beginning of every work. Let counsel go before every action. (WEB) 17 As a token of the changing of the heart, (WEB) 18 four kinds of things rise up: good and evil, life and death. That which rules over them continually is the tongue. (WEB)
Proverbs 15:12–14
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. 13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. 14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Sirach 26:3–5
3 A good wife is a great gift. She will be given to those who fear the Lord. (WEB) 4 Whether a man is rich or poor, a good heart makes a cheerful face at all times. (WEB) 5 Of three things my heart was afraid, and concerning the fourth kind I made supplication: The slander of a… (WEB)
Sirach 25:16–18
16 I would rather dwell with a lion and a dragon than keep house with a wicked woman. (WEB) 17 The wickedness of a woman changes her appearance, and darkens her countenance like that of a bear. (WEB) 18 Her husband will sit among his neighbors, and when he hears it, he sighs bitter… (WEB)
Sirach 19:25–27
25 There is an exquisite subtlety, and it is unjust. And there is one who perverts favor to gain a judgment. (WEB) 26 There is one who does wickedly, who hangs down his head with mourning; but inwardly he is full of deceit, (WEB) 27 bowing down his face, and pretending to be deaf i… (WEB)
Proverbs 27:18–20
18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. 19 As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man. 20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Proverbs 12:24–26
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. 25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. 26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 26:23–25
23 Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart. 24 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. 25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
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