A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. Prov 15:1

Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
or you yourself will be just like him. Prov 26:4

The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction. Prov 16:21

“It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase. Prov 20:14

Prov 12:9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.

The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord. Prov 16:36

The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Prov 27:12

For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but victory is won through many advisers. Prov 11:14

To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. Prov 16:1

Surely you need guidance to wage war,
and victory is won through many advisers. Prov 24:6

Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. Prov 28:25

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans. Prov 16:3

In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps. Prov 16:9

The plans of the diligent lead to profit
as surely as haste leads to poverty. Prov 21:5

Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;
stay awake and you will have food to spare. Prov 20:13

Prov 12:11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.

without painful toil for it. Prov 10:22 

A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Prov 11:25

Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich. Prov 21:17

A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Prov 22:1

Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control. Prov 25:28

Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,
give careful attention to your herds;

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. Prov 28:2

Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty. Prov 28:19

Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored. Prov 13:18

The appetite of laborers works for them;
their hunger drives them on. Prov 16:26

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Prov 17:14

The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work. Prov 21:25

One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
and puts up security for a neighbor. Prov 17:18

Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears
is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own. Prov 26:17

A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign. Prov 28:16

Sluggards do not plow in season;
so at harvest time they look but find nothing. Prov 20:4