Proverbs 14:23
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23 In all toil there is profit,
but mere talk tends only to want.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 16:6-7
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6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:26
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26 A worker’s appetite works for him;
his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 17:2
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2 A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Proverbs 19:17
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17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 20:13
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13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty;
open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 24:27
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27 Prepare your work outside,
get everything ready for you in the field;
and after that build your house.
Proverbs 27:18
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18 He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and he who guards his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 Know well the condition of your flocks,
and give attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not last for ever;
and does a crown endure to all generations?
25 When the grass is gone, and the new growth appears,
and the herbage of the mountains is gathered,
26 the lambs will provide your clothing,
and the goats the price of a field;
27 there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
for the food of your household
and maintenance for your maidens.
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