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I was reading the post about the kids getting the "grumblies": "Oohh, Mom, do I have to do THAT?", "I don't want to do that..!", "Oooh NOOOO!". Sound familiar? I read an article I got at the library where a homeschool mom used beans to get rid of the "grumblies". She gave each child a little cup and set a handful of dried beans on he counter. (NO pun intended) She told them that each time any one of them groaned, sighed, rolled their eyes, etc about their schoolwork, she placed a bean in their cup. For each bean the kid got, he had to copy a sentence once for each bean. The first day went as usual, and the kids got a look of surprise when a bean plinked into his cup, and by the end of the day, each kid had several sentences to write. She avoided the obvious "I will not groan in class", but instead gave them more upbeat sentences like "Learning is fun!" or "Doing my schoolwork is such a wonderful opportunity to learn new things!" The next day, whenever a child showed signs of the "grumblies" like slouching in his seat or started to groan, Wise Mom would ask,"Are you telling me that you would like a bean?" Which brought immediate attitude adjustment. So the struggle turned into a game until after a few days, the kids greeted Daddy upon his arrival home with" Guess What? We didn't get any beans today!!" Learning became more fun than ever. Thought I'd pass that on, it seemed to good not to share!
| Slowing Down | Boys' Verses | Girls' Verses |
| Poor Judgement | Importance of Knowedge | Obedience |
| Why Discipline? | Temper Tantrums | Work Diligence |
| Envy/Jealousy of Siblings/others | Envy of non-believers | Greed / Covetousness |
| Racing Through Work | Hasty Judtment | Prideful (Stuckup) |
| Selfishness | Losing Temper | Arguing |
| Boasting / Arrogance | Whining | Controlling Speech |
| Bad Attitudes | Cruelty | Tattletale |
| Teasing | Lying | Gossipping / Talebearing |
| Laziness |
Here are some suggestions for verses! (PLEASE admin@lovetolearnplace.com YOUR favorites!)
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction ... Proverbs 1:7
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you ... Proverbs 1:22,23;
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil ... Proverbs 1:32,33
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools ... Proverbs 3:35
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things ... Proverbs 8:5,6
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother ... Proverbs 10:1
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall ... Proverbs 10:8
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall ... Proverbs 10:10
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction ... Proverbs 10:14
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool ... Proverbs 10:18
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom ... Proverbs 10:21
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom ... Proverbs 10:23
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart ... Proverbs 11:29
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise ... Proverbs 12:15
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame ... Proverbs 12:16
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness ... Proverbs 12:23
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly ... Proverbs 13:16
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil ... Proverbs 13:19
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed ... Proverbs 13:20
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands ... Proverbs 14:1
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them ... Proverbs 14:3
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge ... Proverbs 14:7
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit ... Proverbs 14:8
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour ... Proverbs 14:9
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident ... Proverbs 14:16
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge ... Proverbs 14:18
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly ... Proverbs 14:24
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known ... Proverbs 14:33
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness ... Proverbs 15:2
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent ... Proverbs 15:5
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so ... Proverbs 15:7
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness ... Proverbs 15:14
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother ... Proverbs 15:20
Folly is joy to him that is destitute F68 of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly ... Proverbs 15:21
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly ... Proverbs 16:22
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince ... Proverbs 17:7
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief ... Proverbs 17:20
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly ... Proverbs 17:12
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? ... Proverbs 17:16
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy ... Proverbs 17:21
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth ... Proverbs 17:24
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him ... Proverbs 17:25
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding ... Proverbs 17:28
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself ... Proverbs 18:2
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes ... Proverbs 18:6
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul ... Proverbs 18:7
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool ... Proverbs 19:1
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD ... Proverbs 19:3
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes ... Proverbs 19:10
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping ... Proverbs 19:13
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools ... Proverbs 19:29
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling ... Proverbs 20:3
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up ... Proverbs 21:20
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him ... Proverbs 22:15
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words ... Proverbs 23:9
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate ... Proverbs 24:7
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool ... Proverbs 26:1
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back ... Proverbs 26:3
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him ... Proverbs 26:4
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit ... Proverbs 26:5
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage ... Proverbs 26:6
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools ... Proverbs 26:7
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool ... Proverbs 26:8
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools ... Proverbs 26:9
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly ... Proverbs 26:11
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him ... Proverbs 26:12
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both ... Proverbs 27:3
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him ... Proverbs 27:22
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered ... Proverbs 28:26
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest ... Proverbs 29:9
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards ... Proverbs 29:11
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him ... Proverbs 29:20
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother ... Proverbs 10:1
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches ... Proverbs 11:16
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord ... Proverbs 18:22
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping ... Proverbs 19:13
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head ... Proverbs 20:29
It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house ... Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman ... Proverbs 21:19
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings ... Proverbs 31:3
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil ... Proverbs 31:10,11
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches ... Proverbs 11:16
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion ... Proverbs 11:22
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones ... Proverbs 12:4
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands ... Proverbs 14:1
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD ... Proverbs 18:22
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping ... Proverbs 19:13
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD ... Proverbs 19:14
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house ... Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman ... Proverbs 21:19
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates ... Proverbs 31:10-31
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee ... shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path ... Proverbs 2:1,9
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding ... He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints ... Proverbs 2:6,8
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment ... Proverbs 13:23
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD ... Proverbs 17:15
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment ... Proverbs 17:23
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment ... Proverbs 18:5
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity ... Proverbs 19:28
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools ... Proverbs 19:29
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice ... Proverbs 21:3
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment ... Proverbs 21:7
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity ... Proverbs 21:15
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them ... Proverbs 24:23-25
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things ... Proverbs 28:5
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress ... Proverbs 28:21
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it ... Proverbs 29:4
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever ... Proverbs 29:14
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD ... Proverbs 29:26
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy ... Proverbs 31:9
why knowledge is important from a Christian worldview
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To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion .. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels ... Proverbs 1:4,5
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction ... Proverbs 1:7
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil ... Proverbs 1:32,33
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God ... Proverbs 2:3-5
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding ... Proverbs 2:6
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things ... That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous ... Proverbs 2:10-12,20
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge ... Proverbs 5:1,2
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things ... Proverbs 8:5,6
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold ... Proverbs 8:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding ... Proverbs 9:10
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction ... Proverbs 10:14
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered ... Proverbs 11:9
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish ... Proverbs 12:1
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly ... Proverbs 13:16
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth ... Proverbs 14:6
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going ... Proverbs 14:15
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge ... Proverbs 14:18
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness ... Proverbs 15:2
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so ... Proverbs 15:7
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness ... Proverbs 15:14
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom ... Proverbs 18:1
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge ... Proverbs 18:15
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth ... Proverbs 19:2
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge ... Proverbs 19:25
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel ... Proverbs 20:15
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge ... Proverbs 21:11
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished ... Proverbs 22:3
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words F114 of the transgressor ... Proverbs 22:12
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips ... Proverbs 22:17, 18
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge ... Proverbs 23:12
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches ... Proverbs 24:3,4
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength ... Proverbs 24:5
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off ... Proverbs 24:13,14
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished ... Proverbs 27:12
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels ... Proverbs 1:5
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck ... Proverbs 1:8,9
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 9Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path ... Proverbs 2:1-9
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man ... Proverbs 3:1-4
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet ... Proverbs 3:21-24
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my lawProverbs ... He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 4:1,2,4,5
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many ... Proverbs 4:10
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life ... Proverbs 4:13
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh ... Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge ... Proverbs 5:1,2
My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life ... Proverbs 6:20-23
My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart... Proverbs 7:1-3
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death ... Proverbs 8:32-36
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning ... Proverbs 9:9
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall ... Proverbs 10:8
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth ... Proverbs 10:17
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish ... Proverbs 12:1
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise ... Proverbs 12:15
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke ... Proverbs 13:1
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured ... Proverbs 13:18
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent ... Proverbs 15:5
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding ... Proverbs 15:32
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die ... Proverbs 19:16
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end ... Proverbs 19:20
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge ... Proverbs 21:11
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips ... Proverbs 22:17,18
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old ... Proverbs 23:19,22
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father ... Proverbs 28:7
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he ... Proverbs 29:18
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Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets ... Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you ... Proverbs 1:20,23
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil ... Proverbs 1:29-33
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth ... Proverbs 3:11,12
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life ... Proverbs 6:23
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee ... Proverbs 9:8
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth ... Proverbs 10:17
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish ... Proverbs 12:1
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke ... Proverbs 13:1
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded... Proverbs 13:13
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured ... Proverbs 13:18
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes ... Proverbs 13:24
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent ... Proverbs 15:5
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die ... Proverbs 15:10
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise ... Proverbs 15:12
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise ... Proverbs 15:31
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding ... Proverbs 15:32
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool ... Proverbs 17:10
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge ... Proverbs 19:25
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him ... Proverbs 22:15
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell ... Proverbs 23:13,14
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear ... Proverbs 25:12
Open rebuke is better than secret love ... Proverbs 27:5
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination ... Proverbs 28:9
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief ... Proverbs 28:14
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue ... Proverbs 28:23
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy ... Proverbs 29:1
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame ... Proverbs 29:15
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul ... Proverbs 29:17
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar ... Proverbs 30:5,6
Proverbs 14:17 ... A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 14:29 ... He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 15:1 ... A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:18 ... A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:14 ... The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:32 ... He that is slow to anger is better than the might; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 19:11 ... The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:19 ... A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for it thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 21:19 ... It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Proverbs 21:24 ... Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proverbs 22:24 ... Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go.
Proverbs 27:3 ... A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
Proverbs 27:4 ... Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Proverbs 29:8 ... Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:22 .... An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 30:33 ... Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
Work slow down (or, conversely, needing to stick with it) ...
Proverbs 4:23…Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Proverbs 10:4…He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 11:27…He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 12:24…The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:27…The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 13:4…The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 21:5…The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Proverbs 22:29…Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 24:10…If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
Proverbs 27:23,27…Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
envy/jealousy of sibs and/or others ...
Proverbs 6:34,35…For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Proverbs 14:30…A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Proverbs 27:4…Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
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envying
a non-believer ...
Proverbs 3:31,32…Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.
Proverbs 2:21,22…For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.
Proverbs 1:31-33…Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall swell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Proverbs 8:13…The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 10:3…The Lord will not suffer
the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance
of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:25…As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:27-30…The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
Proverbs 11:3…The integrity of the upright
shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall
destroy them.
Proverbs 11:5,6…The righteousness of the
perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his
own
wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:
but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
Proverbs 11:21…Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11:31…Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 12:7…The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Proverbs 13:9…The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 22:12…The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Proverbs 23:6…Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats.
Proverbs 23:17,18…Let not thin heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:1,2…Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
Proverbs 24:19,20…Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
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being
greedy and wanting what others have (covetousness) ...
Proverbs 1:18,19…And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
Proverbs 13:25…The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 15:16…Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:27…He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs 22:1…A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:4…By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 25:16…Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Proverbs 27:20…Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Proverbs 28:6…Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:8…He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:16…The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 4:26 ... Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Proverbs 14:29 ... He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 18:13 ... He that answereth a matter before he hearteth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 19:2 ... Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Proverbs 20:21 ... An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
Proverbs 21:5 ... The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Proverbs 25:8 ... Go not forth hastily to strive, let thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Proverbs 28:20 ... A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Proverbs 28:22 ... He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Proverbs 29:20 ... Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words ? there is more hope of a fool than him.
Being hasty with a judgment ...
Proverbs 18:13 ... He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 25:8 ... Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hat put thee to shame.
Proverbs 29:20 ... Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words ? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood ... Proverbs 6:16,17
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate ... Proverbs 8:13
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom ... Proverbs 11:2
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom ... Proverbs 13:10
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them ... Proverbs 14:3
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow ... Proverbs 15:25
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished ... Proverbs 16:5
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall ... Proverbs 16:18
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud ... Proverbs 16:19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction ... Proverbs 17:19
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility ... Proverbs 18:12
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin ... Proverbs 21:4
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath ... Proverbs 21:24
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen ... Proverbs 25:6,7
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory ... Proverbs 25:27
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him ... Proverbs 26:12
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat ... Proverbs 28:25
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit ... Proverbs 29:23
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth ... Proverbs 30:32
Selfishness (review
the difference between selfishness and promiscuous giving which
is just as highly an offence) ....
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee ... Proverbs 3:27,28
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches ... Proverbs 13:7
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again ... Proverbs 19:17
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not ... Proverbs 21:25,26
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor ... Proverbs 22:9
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? ... Proverbs 24:11,12
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse ... Proverbs 28:27
Proverbs 13:1-3 .... A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 14:17 .... He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hatred.
Proverbs 14:29 .... He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 15:1 .... A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:18 .... A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:14 .... The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:24 .... Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:32 ... He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 18:21 .... Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 19:11 .... The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over transgression.
Proverbs 19:19 ........ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
Proverbs 20:3 ... It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 21:19 ..... It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentions and an angry woman.
Proverbs 21:24 ..... Proud and haughty is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proverbs 22:24 ..... Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go.
Proverbs 25:11 .... A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:15 ... By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:27 .... It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Proverbs 25:28 .... He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Proverbs 27:3 ... A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
Proverbs 27:4 .... Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Proverbs 29:8 ... Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:22 .... An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 29:30 ... Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 30:33 ... Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm ... Proverbs 3:30
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him ... A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren ... Proverbs 6:16,19
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins ... Proverbs 10:12
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom ... Proverbs 13:10
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife ... Proverbs 15:18
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends ... Proverbs 16:28
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife ... Proverbs 17:1
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with ... Proverbs 17:14
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction ... Proverbs 17:19
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes ... Proverbs 18:6
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle ... Proverbs 18:19
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling ... Proverbs 20:3
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease ... Proverbs 22:10
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame ... Proverbs 25:8
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house ... Proverbs 25:24
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears ... Proverbs 26:17
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth ... Proverbs 26:20
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife ... Proverbs 26:21
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike ... Proverbs 27:15
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat ... Proverbs 28:25
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest ... Proverbs 29:9
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression ... Proverbs 29:22
Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife ... Proverbs 30:33
arrogance/boasting/breaking one's arm to pat
one's self on the back ....
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain ... Proverbs 25:14
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory ... Proverbs 25:27
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth ... Proverbs 27:1
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips ... Proverbs 27:2
Proverbs 15:15 ... All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
Proverbs 17:22 ... A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Proverbs 21:19 ... It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Proverbs 25:4 ... Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
Proverbs 27:15 .... A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
controlling one's mouth (can go with the one above) ....
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee ... Proverbs 4:24
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth ... Proverbs 6:1,2
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate ... Proverbs 8:13
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked ... Proverbs 10:11
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction ... Proverbs 10:14
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise ... Proverbs 10:19
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom... Proverbs 10:20,21
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness ... Proverbs 10:31,32
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked ... Proverbs 11:11
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish ... Proverbs 12:1
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him ... Proverbs 12:14
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health ... Proverbs 12:18
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence ... Proverbs 13:2
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction ... Proverbs 13:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them ... Proverbs 14:3
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury ... Proverbs 14:23
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger ... Proverbs 15:1
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness ... Proverbs 15:2
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit ... Proverbs 15:4
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so ... Proverbs 15:7
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! ... Proverbs 15:23
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination
to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words ...
Proverbs 15:26
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things ... Proverbs 15:28
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD ... Proverbs 16:1
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right ... Proverbs 16:13
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning ... Proverbs 16:21
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones ... Proverbs 16:24
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire ... Proverbs 16:27
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince ... Proverbs 17:7
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief ... Proverbs 17:20
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man F86 of understanding is of an excellent spirit ... Proverbs 17:27
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding ... Proverbs 17:28
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes ... Proverbs 18:6
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul ... Proverbs 18:7
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled ... Proverbs 18:20
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof ... Proverbs 18:21
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool ... Proverbs 19:1
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house ... Proverbs 21:9
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who
dealeth in proud wrath ... Proverbs 21:24
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles
... Proverbs 21:23
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words ... Proverbs 23:9
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer ... Proverbs 24:26
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver ... Proverbs 25:11
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house ... Proverbs 25:24
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly ... Proverbs 26:22
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross ... Proverbs 26:23
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin ... Proverbs 26:28
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike ... Proverbs 27:15
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards ... Proverbs 29:11
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him ... Proverbs 29:20
Philippians 2:5 ... Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 11:17 ... The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 12:10 ... A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 17:11 .... An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 27:4 .... Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Proverbs 10:12 ... Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Proverbs 17:9 .... He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 19:11 ... The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 25:9,10 ... Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another: Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
Proverbs 3:30 ... Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Proverbs 10:23 ... It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 26:18,19 ... As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Proverbs 6:16-19 ... These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 12:17 ... He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 12:19 .... The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:20 ... Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:22 ... Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are His delight.
Proverbs 13:5 ... A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Proverbs 14:5 ... A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14:25 ... A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Proverbs 17:4 ... A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:7 ... Excellent speech become not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 19:5 ... A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 19:19 ... A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:22 ... The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 20:17 ... Bread of deceit is sweet to man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Proverbs 21:6 ... The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:28 ... A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
Proverbs 24:28,29 ... Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Proverbs 25:14 ... Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Proverbs 25:18 ... A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 26:18,19 ... As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows and death, So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Proverbs 26:28 ... A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 28:13 ... He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Proverbs 30:5,6 ... Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. Add thou not unto His words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Proverbs 6:16,19 ... These six things
doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him: A
false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among
brethren.
Proverbs 10:12 ... Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Proverbs 11:9 ... An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12 ... He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:13 ... A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 16:27 ... An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 ... A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 17:9 ... He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 18:8 ... The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 20:19 ... He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 25:9,10 ... Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and diuscover not a secret to another: Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
Proverbs 25:23 ... The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Proverbs 26:20 ... Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Proverbs 26:22 ... The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 6:6-8 ... Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meal in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:9-11 ... How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard ? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, and a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
Proverbs 10:5 ... He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10:26 ... As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Proverbs 12:24 ... The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:27 ... The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 13:4 ... The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 15:19 ... The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
Proverbs 18:9 ... He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 19:15 ... Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:24 ... A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 20:4 ... The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Proverbs 21:25,26 ... The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 24:30-34 ... I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
Proverbs 26:13 ... The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Proverbs 26:14 ... As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 ... The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16 ... The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
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