18 A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear, even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel. (WEB)
Sirach 32:18
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Proverbs 14:14–16
14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. 15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. 16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Proverbs 22:2–4
2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. 3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences. 4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
Sirach 18:26–28
26 From morning until evening, the time changes. All things are speedy before the Lord. (WEB) 27 A wise man is cautious in everything. In days of sinning, he will beware of offense. (WEB) 28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her. (WEB)
Proverbs 28:25–27
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. 27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Psalms 92:5–7
5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! 6 A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand, 7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.
Proverbs 13:9–11
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished. 10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. 11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
Sirach 10:25–27
25 Free men will minister to a wise servant. A man who has knowledge will not complain. (WEB) 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)
Proverbs 12:15–17
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. 16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. 17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
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