15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure. 16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
Proverbs 11:15–17
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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.
Proverbs 14:30–32
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. 31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. 32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
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…
Psalms 37:20–22
20 But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. 21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. 22 Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but…
Proverbs 11:23–25
23 The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath. 24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. 25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refre…
Proverbs 28:19–21
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. 21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong…
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…
Proverbs 12:9–11
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. 10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty. 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever ch…
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