Proverbs 1:18-19
The Voice
18 But these hiding in the shadows and waiting to spill innocent blood
are really just hastening their own destruction!
By giving in to their sinful desires,
they set themselves up to be ambushed.
19 This is what happens to everyone who tries to profit by violence;
violence will eventually rob them of their very lives.
Proverbs 15:16
The Voice
16 It is better to live with less and honor the Eternal
than to have riches and carry the burdens that come with them.
Proverbs 15:27
The Voice
27 Those who take illegal gains injure their families,
but those who refuse a bribe will live in peace.
Proverbs 21:26
The Voice
26 All day, every day the greedy want more,
while those who live right give generously.
Proverbs 22:1
The Voice
We do not like or want to believe it, but there are limits to what humans can accomplish. Whatever wisdom and knowledge we think we possess is nothing compared to God’s. Whatever plans we make will come to nothing unless they line up with God’s plans and purposes for us.
22 A good reputation is preferable to riches,
and the approval of others is better than precious silver or gold.
Proverbs 25:16
The Voice
16 When you find honey, remember to eat only what you need,
because if you eat in excess, you may be sick and lose all of it.
Proverbs 27:20
The Voice
20 Neither the grave nor destruction is ever satisfied;
the desires of people are never totally fulfilled.
Proverbs 28:6
The Voice
6 It is better to be a pauper walking in integrity
than a dishonest man, even if he is rich.
Proverbs 28:8
The Voice
8 Anyone who increases his wealth by charging a high rate of interest
is only collecting it for another who will deal more liberally with the poor.
Proverbs 28:22
The Voice
22 A greedy person is in a hurry to get rich,
but he is ignorant of the loss that is about to overtake him.
Proverbs 28:25
The Voice
25 When the greedy want more, they stir up trouble;
but when a person trusts in the Eternal, he’s sure to prosper.
Proverbs 29:4
The Voice
4 A king brings stability to a land with his justice,
but one who makes unjust demands brings it to ruin.
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