22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22
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Proverbs 21:24–26
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride. 25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. 26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
Proverbs 11:22–24
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. 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.
Proverbs 19:1–2
1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse. 2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
Proverbs 13:3–5
3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. 4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. 5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 28:5–7
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. 6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. 7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Proverbs 13:18–20
18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools. 20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be d…
Proverbs 20:5–7
5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. 6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man? 7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Sirach 10:26–28
26 Don’t flaunt your wisdom in doing your work. Don’t boast in the time of your distress. (WEB) 27 Better is he who labors and abounds in all things, than he who boasts and lacks bread. (WEB) 28 My son, glorify your soul in humility, and ascribe to yourself honor according to your… (WEB)
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