Proverbs 19:8

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Proverbs 19:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

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Proverbs 17:16

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

Proverbs 8:35

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.

Proverbs 8:36

But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”

John 12:25

Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

1 Peter 3:10

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Proverbs 2:2

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

Proverbs 2:3

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

Proverbs 2:4

if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,

Proverbs 2:5

then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:7

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Proverbs 2:8

to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

Proverbs 4:4

he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

Proverbs 4:6

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

Proverbs 4:21

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Proverbs 16:20

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Proverbs 22:18

for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

Psalms 19:11

By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

John 14:21

Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”