Proverbs 14:23
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23 There is profit in hard work,
but mere talk leads to poverty.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous,
but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
than a great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 16:6-7
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6 Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt;
the fear of the Lord turns away evil.
7 When people draw favor from the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 16:26
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26 The appetite of workers labors for them,
for their hunger presses them on.
Proverbs 17:2
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2 An insightful servant rules over a disgraceful son
and will divide an inheritance
with the brothers.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the Lord,
and the Lord will fully repay them.
Proverbs 20:13
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13 Don’t love sleep or you will be poor;
stay alert and you will have plenty to eat.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 24:27
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27 Get your outside work done;
make preparations in the field;
then you can build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
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18 Those who tend a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and those who look after their master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 Know your flock well;
pay attention to your herds,
24 for no treasure lasts forever,
nor a crown generation after generation.
25 When the grass goes away, new growth appears,
and the plants of the hills are gathered,
26 then the lambs will provide your clothes,
and the goats will be the price of your fields.
27 There will be enough goat’s milk for your food,
for the food of your house,
and to nourish your young women.
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