Proverbs 16:19-29

19 Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.
20 Whoever gives attention to the LORD's word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the LORD.
21 The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
23 A wise person's heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.
24 Pleasant words are [like] honey from a honeycomb-- sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.
25 There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.
26 A laborer's appetite works to his advantage, because his hunger drives him on.
27 A worthless person plots trouble, and his speech is like a burning fire.
28 A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.
29 A violent person misleads his neighbor and leads him on a path that is not good.
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