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Proverbs

Proverbs is the Bible's book of practical wisdom, short sayings about money, words, work, friendship and the fear of the Lord. It does not promise an easy life. It teaches the skill of living a good one, the right way up, before God.

Proverbs 3

Trust The Lord With All Your Heart

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 4

Guard Your Heart

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”

Proverbs 10

Hatred Stirs Up Conflict, But Love Covers Over All Wrongs

“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.”

Proverbs 12

Anxiety Weighs Down the Heart

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.”

Proverbs 16

Gracious Words Are A Honeycomb

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

Proverbs 27

Perfume And Incense Bring Joy To The Heart

“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.”

Iron Sharpens Iron

“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.”

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