Proverbs 11:23; Proverbs 11:24; Proverbs 14:23; Proverbs 17:11; Proverbs 21:5; Proverbs 22:16

Proverbs 11:23

23 The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Proverbs 11:24

24 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.

Proverbs 14:23

23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 17:11

11 A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 21:5

5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.

Proverbs 22:16

16 He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.