22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. 24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify. 25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:22–26
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Proverbs 16:4–6
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Proverbs 28:13–15
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Proverbs 18:11–13
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Proverbs 28:24–26
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. 25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Sirach 10:6–8
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Proverbs 16:17–19
17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 19:2–4
2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. 3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD. 4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
Proverbs 15:17–19
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. 19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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