Book of the Bible: Proverbs

“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up” (Proverbs 12:25 NLT).

“Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave” (Proverbs 12:24 NLT).

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad” (Proverbs 12:25 NKJV).

“A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him” (Proverbs 12:14 NKJV).

“The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.” (Proverbs 12:16 ESV)

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad” (Proverbs 12:25 NKJV)

“Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave” (Proverbs 12:24 NLT)

“Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing” (Proverbs 12:18 NLT)

“The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor” (Proverbs 12:24 ESV)