Proverbs 28:25

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Proverbs 28:23–27 · Berean Standard Bible

23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

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.

27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

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Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Proverbs 21:24

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

Psalms 84:12

O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Jeremiah 17:7

But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

Jeremiah 17:8

He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

1 Timothy 6:6

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

Proverbs 11:25

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

Isaiah 58:11

The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.