Prov.16.18

First pride, then the crash--the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

Prov.16.18

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Prov.16.18

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Prov.16.18

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

Prov.16.19

It's better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous.

Prov.16.19

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Prov.16.19

Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Prov.16.19

It is better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

Prov.16.20

It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in GOD.

Prov.16.20

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Prov.16.20

He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

Prov.16.20

Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be happy.

Prov.16.21

A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation.

Prov.16.21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

Prov.16.21

The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Prov.16.21

The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.

Prov.16.22

True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.

Prov.16.22

Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.

Prov.16.22

Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.

Prov.16.22

Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.

Prov.16.23

They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.

Prov.16.23

A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

Prov.16.23

The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

Prov.16.23

From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.

Prov.16.24

Gracious speech is like clover honey--good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.

Prov.16.24

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Prov.16.24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

Prov.16.24

Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

Prov.16.25

There's a way that looks harmless enough; look again--it leads straight to hell.

Prov.16.25

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Prov.16.25

There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

Prov.16.25

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

Prov.16.26

Appetite is an incentive to work; hunger makes you work all the harder.

Prov.16.26

The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.

Prov.16.26

The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on.

Prov.16.26

It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.

Prov.16.27

Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn.

Prov.16.27

A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

Prov.16.27

An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

Prov.16.27

Scoundrels hunt for scandal; their words are a destructive blaze.