__ Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water,

so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

___ Proverbs 4:24

Put away from you crooked speech.

___ Proverbs 6:20

Keep your father's commandment,

and forsake not your mother's teaching.

___ Proverbs 10:2

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit.

___ Proverbs 10:4

A slack hand causes poverty,

but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

___ Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but he who hates reproof is stupid.

___ Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

___ Proverbs 11:24

One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer;

another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

___ Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but a wise man listens to advice.

___ Proverbs 12:16

The vexation of a fool is known at once,

but a prudent man ignores an insult.

___ Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,

but they that deal truly are his delight.

___ Proverbs 13:10

By insolence the heedless make strife,

but with those who take advice is wisdom.

___ Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with wise men becomes wise,

but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

___ Proverbs 14:17

A man of quick temper acts foolishly,

but a man of discretion is patient.